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#4158 of 4,742 schools in NY

Restoration Academy

Middle School · New York City Geographic District #13 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #13 middle school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

31 NEW YORK AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11216

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 23% proficient (2022)
  • 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-20.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.7:1
Chronic Absenteeism70.2%

Students at Restoration Academy score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency23%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
43%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
24%
2011
Math
33%
ELA
22%
2012
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Restoration Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 99Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 84Very 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.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.2K–120.2 mi1,152Compare →
PS 140Enrollment path unverified3.6K–110.2 mi331Compare →
Mt Pleasant Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–100.5 mi7Compare →
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.26–80.6 mi262Compare →

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.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

New York City Geographic District #13

Schools in district
41
Rank in district
#32 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.

Restoration Academy is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Restoration Academy

Restoration Academy is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #13, serving approximately 104 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,158 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Restoration Academy

What grades does Restoration Academy serve?

Restoration Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Restoration Academy?

Restoration Academy has an enrollment of approximately 104 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Restoration Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Restoration Academy is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Restoration Academy rank in NY?

Restoration Academy ranks #4,158 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Restoration Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Restoration Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Restoration Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Restoration Academy has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Restoration Academy a charter school?

No, Restoration Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Restoration Academy a Title I school?

No, Restoration Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Restoration Academy?

94.2% of students at Restoration Academy 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
104
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
70.2%
Area population (ZIP 11216)
59,913
Area average commute
42 min
Area median age
34.8
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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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