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#1789 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 38% in state

Based on limited data

East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (efacs)

Elementary School · East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (efacs) · Brooklyn, NY

A charter elementary school in Brooklyn, NY where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.

870 ALBANY AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11203

  • Math 65% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2022)
  • 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics8.5Excellent60%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+27.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average40%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.3:1
District spending per student$26,591
Chronic Absenteeism28.2%

Students at East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (efacs) score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

92.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (efacs) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 79Very Walkable
  • Transit 87Excellent Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,028

Median home value

$677,700

Median rent

$1,566/mo

College educated

25.9%

Homeownership

39.4%

Poverty rate

16%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (efacs)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$26,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (efacs) is listed in EAST FLATBUSH ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL (EFACS); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (efacs)

East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (efacs) is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (efacs), serving approximately 220 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,789 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (efacs)

What grades does East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (efacs) serve?

East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (efacs) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (efacs)?

East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (efacs) has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (efacs)?

The student-teacher ratio at East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (efacs) is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (efacs) rank in NY?

East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (efacs) ranks #1,789 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (efacs)'s MySchoolScout rating?

East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (efacs) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (efacs)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (efacs) has 65% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Is East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (efacs) a charter school?

Yes, East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (efacs) is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (efacs) a Title I school?

No, East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (efacs) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (efacs)?

92.3% of students at East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (efacs) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
220
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.2%
Area population (ZIP 11203)
76,853
Area average commute
46 min
Area median age
43.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11203; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

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