Brooklyn Democracy Academy

985 Rockaway Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 119 students in grades 9-12, Brooklyn Democracy Academy 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 <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 119 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brooklyn Democracy Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Brooklyn Democracy Academy's student population of 119 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Brooklyn Democracy Academy 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 Brooklyn Democracy Academy is 0.41, 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)
#2611 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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<50%
55%
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<50%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
18%
29%
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Black
75%
16%
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White
2%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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30-34%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
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 Democracy Academy's ranking?
Brooklyn Democracy Academy is ranked #2611 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Brooklyn Democracy Academy often compared to?
Brooklyn Democracy Academyis often viewed alongside schools like East Brooklyn Community High School, Teachers Preparatory High School by visitors of our site.
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 <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooklyn Democracy Academy?
The graduation rate of Brooklyn Democracy Academy is 30-34%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Brooklyn Democracy Academy?
119 students attend Brooklyn Democracy Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Brooklyn Democracy Academy students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn Democracy Academy?
Brooklyn Democracy Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Democracy Academy offer ?
Brooklyn Democracy Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn Democracy Academy part of?
Brooklyn Democracy Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #23 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 119 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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