Very Good
#967 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 20% in state
New Bridges Elementary
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #17 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #17 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1025 EASTERN PKWY, Brooklyn, NY 11213
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Bridges Elementary score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 21 points across the 9-year record (2014–2022) and has held near 36% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Bridges Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 86Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,040
Median home value
$1,184,400
Median rent
$1,607/mo
College educated
34%
Homeownership
15.5%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11213; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–9 | 0.3 mi | 895 | Compare → |
| Arista Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–2 | 0.4 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Explore Empower Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Lubavitcher YeshivaPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 447 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District #17
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #7 of 49
- 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.
New Bridges Elementary is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Bridges Elementary
New Bridges Elementary is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #17, serving approximately 441 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #967 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Bridges Elementary
What grades does New Bridges Elementary serve?
New Bridges Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend New Bridges Elementary?
New Bridges Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Bridges Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at New Bridges Elementary is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Bridges Elementary rank in NY?
New Bridges Elementary ranks #967 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is New Bridges Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
New Bridges Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 New Bridges Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Bridges Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is New Bridges Elementary a charter school?
No, New Bridges Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Bridges Elementary a Title I school?
No, New Bridges Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Bridges Elementary?
81.9% of students at New Bridges Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 441
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (718) 363-8200
- Area population (ZIP 11213)
- 69,630
- Area average commute
- 43.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 11213; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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