Serving 309 students in grades 9-12, Brooklyn Of Science And The Environment ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 309 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brooklyn Of Science And The Environment's student population of 309 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
309 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brooklyn Of Science And The Environment ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn Of Science And The Environment is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2487 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
69%
16%
White
5%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn Of Science And The Environment's ranking?
Brooklyn Of Science And The Environment is ranked #2487 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Brooklyn Of Science And The Environment often compared to?
Brooklyn Of Science And The Environmentis often viewed alongside schools like Park Slope Collegiate, Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooklyn Of Science And The Environment?
The graduation rate of Brooklyn Of Science And The Environment is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Brooklyn Of Science And The Environment?
309 students attend Brooklyn Of Science And The Environment.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Brooklyn Of Science And The Environment students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn Of Science And The Environment?
Brooklyn Of Science And The Environment has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Of Science And The Environment offer ?
Brooklyn Of Science And The Environment offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn Of Science And The Environment part of?
Brooklyn Of Science And The Environment is part of New York City Geographic District #17 School District.
In what neighborhood is Brooklyn Of Science And The Environment located?
Brooklyn Of Science And The Environment is located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 33 other public schools located in Crown Heights.
School Reviews
3 11/9/2020
Sometimes really stressful. Needs more clubs and also more AP classes. Doesn't have many classes in the arts. Student body isn't great either. Many flaws, but not a terrible school.
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