Very Good
#1282 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 27% in state
Legacy School of the Arts
Middle School · New York City Geographic District #19 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #19 middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
590 SHEFFIELD AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11207
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Legacy School of the Arts score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 34% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 13 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Legacy School of the Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,419
Median home value
$657,400
Median rent
$1,443/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
26.9%
Poverty rate
27.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement First East New York Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,138 | Compare → |
| School of the Future BrooklynEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 0.3 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Collegiate Academy-math-personal AwaCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Van Siclen Community Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 176 | 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.
New York City Geographic District #19
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #8 of 52
- 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.
Legacy School of the Arts is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Legacy School of the Arts
Legacy School of the Arts is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #19, serving approximately 192 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,282 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Legacy School of the Arts
What grades does Legacy School of the Arts serve?
Legacy School of the Arts serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Legacy School of the Arts?
Legacy School of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Legacy School of the Arts is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Legacy School of the Arts rank in NY?
Legacy School of the Arts ranks #1,282 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Legacy School of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Legacy School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Legacy School of the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Legacy School of the Arts has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Legacy School of the Arts a charter school?
No, Legacy School of the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Legacy School of the Arts a Title I school?
No, Legacy School of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Legacy School of the Arts?
90.1% of students at Legacy School of the Arts 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 192
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.9%
- Phone
- (929) 397-2967
- Area population (ZIP 11207)
- 93,445
- Area average commute
- 45.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 11207; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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