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#2041 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 43% in state
Kingsborough Early College School
High School · New York City Geographic District #21 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #21 high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
2630 BENSON AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11214
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kingsborough Early College 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
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kingsborough Early College School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 95Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,286
Median home value
$1,007,400
Median rent
$1,710/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
33.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11214; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New York City Geographic District #21
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #23 of 40
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Kingsborough Early College School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kingsborough Early College School
Kingsborough Early College School is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #21, serving approximately 722 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,041 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kingsborough Early College School
What grades does Kingsborough Early College School serve?
Kingsborough Early College School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Kingsborough Early College School?
Kingsborough Early College School has an enrollment of approximately 722 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingsborough Early College School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingsborough Early College School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kingsborough Early College School rank in NY?
Kingsborough Early College School ranks #2,041 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Kingsborough Early College School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kingsborough Early College School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Kingsborough Early College School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kingsborough Early College School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kingsborough Early College School a charter school?
No, Kingsborough Early College School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kingsborough Early College School a Title I school?
No, Kingsborough Early College School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kingsborough Early College School?
79.5% of students at Kingsborough Early College 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 722
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.0%
- Phone
- (718) 333-7850
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 11214)
- 88,994
- Area average commute
- 45.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 11214; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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