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Explore Charter School
Elementary School · Explore Charter School · Brooklyn, NY
A charter elementary school in Brooklyn, NY where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
655 PARKSIDE AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11226
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Explore Charter School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2013, reaching 51% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,084
Median home value
$866,300
Median rent
$1,751/mo
College educated
36.2%
Homeownership
13.5%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11226; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 141Enrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–8 | 0.0 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| PS 92 Adrian HegemanEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Mary Bobb Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.2 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of Lefferts Garden IIPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–3 | 0.2 mi | 15 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Explore Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,337NCES 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.
Explore Charter School is listed in EXPLORE CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Explore Charter School
Explore Charter School is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of Explore Charter School, serving approximately 523 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,502 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Explore Charter School
What grades does Explore Charter School serve?
Explore Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Explore Charter School?
Explore Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 523 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Explore Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Explore Charter School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Explore Charter School rank in NY?
Explore Charter School ranks #2,502 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Explore Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Explore Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Explore Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Explore Charter School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Explore Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Explore Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Explore Charter School a Title I school?
No, Explore Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Explore Charter School?
84.3% of students at Explore 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 523
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (718) 703-4484
- Area population (ZIP 11226)
- 100,022
- Area average commute
- 46.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 11226; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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