Below Average
#3619 of 4,742 schools in NY
Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business
Middle School · New York City Geographic District #16 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #16 middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
125 STUYVESANT AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11221
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
- 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (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 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 96Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,122
Median home value
$1,061,400
Median rent
$2,055/mo
College educated
42%
Homeownership
21.7%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New York City Geographic District #16
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #16 of 23
- 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.
Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business
Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #16, serving approximately 85 students in grades 6th-8th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,619 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business
What grades does Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business serve?
Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business?
Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business rank in NY?
Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business ranks #3,619 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business's MySchoolScout rating?
Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business a charter school?
No, Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business a Title I school?
No, Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business?
96.5% of students at Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business 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
- 85
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 82.4%
- Phone
- (718) 574-2357
- Area population (ZIP 11221)
- 90,750
- Area average commute
- 42.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 11221; 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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