Christopher Avenue Community School

51 Christopher Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Christopher Avenue Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 231 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Christopher Avenue Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Christopher Avenue Community School's student population of 231 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
231 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Christopher Avenue Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Christopher Avenue Community School is 0.53, 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
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State Level (NY)
#3096 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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<50%
55%
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21-39%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
42%
29%
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Black
55%
16%
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White
1%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
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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 Christopher Avenue Community School's ranking?
Christopher Avenue Community School is ranked #3096 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Christopher Avenue Community School?
231 students attend Christopher Avenue Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Christopher Avenue Community School students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Christopher Avenue Community School?
Christopher Avenue Community School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Christopher Avenue Community School offer ?
Christopher Avenue Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Christopher Avenue Community School part of?
Christopher Avenue Community School is part of New York City Geographic District #23 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 231 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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