Serving 712 students in grades Kindergarten-10, Beginning With Children Charter School Ii ranks in the top 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 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 712 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beginning With Children Charter School Ii ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Beginning With Children Charter School Ii's student population of 712 students has grown by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 59% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
712 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
School Rankings
Beginning With Children Charter School Ii ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beginning With Children Charter School Ii is 0.45, 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
#1611 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
70%
30%
Black
25%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beginning With Children Charter School Ii's ranking?
Beginning With Children Charter School Ii is ranked #1611 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Beginning With Children Charter School Ii?
712 students attend Beginning With Children Charter School Ii.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Beginning With Children Charter School Ii students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beginning With Children Charter School Ii?
Beginning With Children Charter School Ii has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Beginning With Children Charter School Ii offer ?
Beginning With Children Charter School Ii offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-10 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Beginning With Children Charter School Ii part of?
Beginning With Children Charter School Ii is part of Beginning With Children Charter School II School District.
In what neighborhood is Beginning With Children Charter School Ii located?
Beginning With Children Charter School Ii is located in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 17 other public schools located in Williamsburg.
School Reviews
4 1/6/2024
I am a former staff member who serviced the special ed population at the school for many years. The lower school and high school have good principals and staff that are enthusiastic. They have made working at those schools a career choice. The middle school under the leadership of Edwin Santiago and Eloise Cummings have a large turnover rate of staff year after year. A good portion of the instructional staff are not NYS certified. During my employment, they hired special ed. teachers from temp agencies with no ambition to go to school to become teachers. That impacted the quality of teaching going on for that population. Special Ed. teachers were used as permanent substitutes, while their mandated IEP students were not being serviced. If you are a parent who wants a good after school program, I would recommend the school for the activities offered.
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