Very Good
#895 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 19% in state
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School
Elementary School · Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School · Brooklyn, NY
A charter elementary school in Brooklyn, NY where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
985 ROCKAWAY AVE-3RD FL, Brooklyn, NY 11212
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2011–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2013, reaching 49% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
Based on 21 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 64Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,060
Median home value
$549,400
Median rent
$1,231/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
13.8%
Poverty rate
33.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| PS 184 NewportEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| PS 41 Francis WhiteEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 141 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $25,547NCES 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 Brownsville Charter School is listed in LEADERSHIP PREPARATORY BROWNSVILLE CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School, serving approximately 655 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #895 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School
What grades does Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School serve?
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School?
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 655 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School rank in NY?
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School ranks #895 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Brownsville Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Leadership Preparatory Brownsville 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 Brownsville Charter School a Title I school?
No, Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School?
93.7% of students at Leadership Preparatory Brownsville 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
- 655
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.5%
- Phone
- (718) 669-7461
- Area population (ZIP 11212)
- 87,946
- Area average commute
- 50.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 11212; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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