Average
#1953 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 41% in state
Explore Excel Charter School
Elementary School · EXPLORE EXCEL CHARTER SCHOOL
1077 REMSEN AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11236
Enrollment
560
Student-Teacher
13.7:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
560
Student-Teacher
13.7:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,953 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#248 of 570
public schools
Academic growth
8.0 / 10
Excellent
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Explore Excel Charter School
Elementary School in Brooklyn · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Explore Excel Charter School
Explore Excel Charter School is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of EXPLORE EXCEL CHARTER SCHOOL. Explore Excel Charter School serves approximately 560 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Explore Excel Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,953 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Explore Excel Charter School show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
- This school 6.7 · Average
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Explore Excel Charter School 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.
34% of students at Explore Excel Charter School 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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Explore Excel Charter School — Students at Explore Excel Charter School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
82.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 14 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: 8.0/10.
How Explore Excel Charter School Compares
See how Explore Excel Charter School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1077 REMSEN AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11236
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Explore Excel Charter School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CANARSIE ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 114 RYDER ELEMENTARY (rated 7.6/10), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PS 233 LANGSTON HUGHES (rated 7.1/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11236 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$82,813
Median Home Value
$710,300
Median Rent
$1,637/mo
Population
95,174
College Educated
28.5%
Homeownership
50.5%
Avg Commute
50.9 min
Poverty Rate
13.3%
Median Age
40.4
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| CAHILL SCHOOL Saugerties, NY | 6.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Explore Excel Charter School
What grades does Explore Excel Charter School serve?
Explore Excel Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Explore Excel Charter School?
Explore Excel Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 560 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Explore Excel Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Explore Excel Charter School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Explore Excel Charter School rank in NY?
Explore Excel Charter School ranks #1,953 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Explore Excel Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Explore Excel Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Explore Excel Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Explore Excel Charter School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Explore Excel Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Explore Excel 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 Excel Charter School a Title I school?
No, Explore Excel Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Explore Excel Charter School?
82.3% of students at Explore Excel 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 560
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 82.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.3%
- Phone
- (718) 303-3245
Resources & Links
District
EXPLORE EXCEL CHARTER SCHOOL- District Enrollment
- 560
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $24,160
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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