Very Good
#1481 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 31% in state
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School
School · Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School · Brooklyn, NY
A charter school in Brooklyn, NY where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
141 MACON ST-1ST FL, Brooklyn, NY 11216
- Math 39% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 47 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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 35 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,000
Median home value
$1,398,400
Median rent
$2,180/mo
College educated
55.8%
Homeownership
23.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11216; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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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.
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,534NCES 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.
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School is listed in LEADERSHIP PREPARATORY BEDFORD STUYVESANT CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School is a public school in Brooklyn, NY, part of Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School, serving approximately 1,152 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,481 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School
What grades does Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School serve?
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School?
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,152 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School rank in NY?
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School ranks #1,481 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School a Title I school?
No, Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School?
90.0% of students at Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant 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
- 1,152
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 101
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.1%
- Phone
- (718) 636-0360
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 11216)
- 59,913
- Area average commute
- 42 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 11216; 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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