Achievement First Brownsville Charter School
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(347) 471-2600
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School serves 1,038 students in grades Kindergarten-10.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 48%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School's student population of 1,038 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-10 |
| Total Students | 1,038 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 93 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Achievement First Brownsville Charter School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 41% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 30% | 40% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 27% |
| Black | 86% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Achievement First Brownsville Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Achievement First Brownsville Charter School is Brooklyn Collegiate-a College Board School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is P.S. 178 Saint Clair Mckelway (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn Brooklyn Collegiate-a College Board School Grades: 9-12 | 266 students
0.0 miles
2021 Bergen St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 922-1145 0.0 9-12 266 - Brooklyn P.S. 178 Saint Clair Mckelway Grades: PK-8 | 376 students
0.1 miles
2163 Dean St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 495-7768 0.1 PK-8 376 - Brooklyn Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School Grades: PK-5 | 281 students
0.3 miles
430 Howard Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 953-4569 0.3 PK-5 281 - Brooklyn Eagle Academy For Young Men Ii Grades: 6-12 | 643 students
0.3 miles
1137 Herkimer St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 495-0863 0.3 6-12 643 - Brooklyn Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1,167 student
0.3 miles
51 Christopher Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 250-5767 0.3 K-12 1,167
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