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#3035 of 4,742 schools in NY
Ember Charter School
School · Ember Charter School · Brooklyn, NY
A charter school in Brooklyn, NY serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
616 QUINCY ST-3RD FL, Brooklyn, NY 11221
- Math 26% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Ember Charter School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 20 points since 2013, reaching 40% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
Based on 8 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ember Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 93Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,122
Median home value
$1,061,400
Median rent
$2,055/mo
College educated
42%
Homeownership
21.7%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Pleasant Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–10 | 0.5 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford StuyvesantCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | K–9 | 0.6 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Excellence Girls Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 876 | Compare → |
| Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,152 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Ember Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $33,518NCES 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.
Ember Charter School is listed in EMBER CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ember Charter School
Ember Charter School is a public school in Brooklyn, NY, part of Ember Charter School, serving approximately 409 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,035 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ember Charter School
What grades does Ember Charter School serve?
Ember Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Ember Charter School?
Ember Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ember Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ember Charter School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ember Charter School rank in NY?
Ember Charter School ranks #3,035 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Ember Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ember Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Ember Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ember Charter School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Ember Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Ember Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ember Charter School a Title I school?
No, Ember Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ember Charter School?
77.8% of students at Ember Charter School 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 409
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.1%
- Phone
- (718) 285-3787
- Area population (ZIP 11221)
- 90,750
- Area average commute
- 42.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
Official sources & links
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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 11221; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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