Serving 757 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Academy Of Arts And Letters ranks in the top 30% 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 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: The Academy of Arts and Letters serves a 3.5 square mile attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, with most areas located just a short 5-10 minute drive from the school, and the furthest edge being approximately 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Of Arts And Letters ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Academy Of Arts And Letters's student population of 757 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
757 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Academy Of Arts And Letters ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Of Arts And Letters is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1170 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
37%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Of Arts And Letters's ranking?
Academy Of Arts And Letters is ranked #1170 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Academy Of Arts And Letters?
757 students attend Academy Of Arts And Letters.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Academy Of Arts And Letters students are Black, 36% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy Of Arts And Letters?
Academy Of Arts And Letters has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy Of Arts And Letters offer ?
Academy Of Arts And Letters offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Academy Of Arts And Letters part of?
Academy Of Arts And Letters is part of New York City Geographic District #13.
In what neighborhood is Academy Of Arts And Letters located?
Academy Of Arts And Letters is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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