Brooklyn School Of Inquiry

50 Ave P
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 469 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Brooklyn School Of Inquiry ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 469 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 5% in NY
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brooklyn School Of Inquiry ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Brooklyn School Of Inquiry's student population of 469 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
469 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Brooklyn School Of Inquiry ranks within the top 5% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn School Of Inquiry is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#168 out of 4093 schools
(Top 5%)
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90-94%
55%
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90-94%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brooklyn School Of Inquiry and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
10%
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Hispanic
4%
29%
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Black
7%
16%
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White
58%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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0.59
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brooklyn School Of Inquiry's ranking?
Brooklyn School Of Inquiry is ranked #168 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Brooklyn School Of Inquiry often compared to?
Brooklyn School Of Inquiryis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Of Talented Scholars by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Brooklyn School Of Inquiry?
469 students attend Brooklyn School Of Inquiry.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Brooklyn School Of Inquiry students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn School Of Inquiry?
Brooklyn School Of Inquiry has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn School Of Inquiry offer ?
Brooklyn School Of Inquiry offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn School Of Inquiry part of?
Brooklyn School Of Inquiry is part of New York City Geographic District #20 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 469 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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