Needs Improvement
#4380 of 4,742 schools in NY
Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant
School · EXCELLENCE BOYS CHARTER SCHOOL OF BEDFORD STUYVESANT
225 PATCHEN AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11233
Enrollment
436
Student-Teacher
9.7:1
Score
3.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 9th
Enrollment
436
Student-Teacher
9.7:1
Score
3.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 9th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,380 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#529 of 570
public schools
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Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant
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About Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant
Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant is a public school in Brooklyn, NY, part of EXCELLENCE BOYS CHARTER SCHOOL OF BEDFORD STUYVESANT. Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant serves approximately 436 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-9th, and has a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,380 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.7 · Needs Improvement
- NY avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 9.7:1 students to teachers, Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
69% of students at Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant — Students at Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
86.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.1/10.
How Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant Compares
See how Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
225 PATCHEN AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11233
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant may also want to explore other schools in the area. BROOKLYN BROWNSTONE SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 40 GEORGE W CARVER (rated 7.7/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 26 JESSE OWENS (rated 7.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11233 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,034
Median Home Value
$1,013,000
Median Rent
$1,613/mo
Population
82,711
College Educated
32.5%
Homeownership
23.1%
Avg Commute
40.8 min
Poverty Rate
23.6%
Median Age
35.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| PS 369 COY L COX SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 3.7 |
| PS 169 ROBERT F KENNEDY New York, NY | 3.8 |
| PS 771 Brooklyn, NY | 3.8 |
| PS 94 New York, NY | 3.8 |
| PS 140 Brooklyn, NY | 3.6 |
| PS 188 Bronx, NY | 3.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant
What grades does Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant serve?
Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant serves students in grades Kindergarten through 9th.
How many students attend Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant?
Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant?
The student-teacher ratio at Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant rank in NY?
Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant ranks #4,380 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant's MySchoolScout rating?
Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant a charter school?
Yes, Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant a Title I school?
No, Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant?
86.9% of students at Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 9th
- Enrollment
- 436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 86.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.6%
- Phone
- (718) 638-1830
Resources & Links
District
EXCELLENCE BOYS CHARTER SCHOOL OF BEDFORD STUYVESANT- District Enrollment
- 436
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $28,578
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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