Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brighter Choice Community School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brighter Choice Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Brighter Choice Community School's student population of 286 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brighter Choice Community School 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 Brighter Choice Community School is 0.67, 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
#3625 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
33%
29%
Black
45%
16%
White
14%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brighter Choice Community School's ranking?
Brighter Choice Community School is ranked #3625 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Brighter Choice Community School?
286 students attend Brighter Choice Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Brighter Choice Community School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brighter Choice Community School?
Brighter Choice Community School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brighter Choice Community School offer ?
Brighter Choice Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brighter Choice Community School part of?
Brighter Choice Community School is part of New York City Geographic District #16 School District.
In what neighborhood is Brighter Choice Community School located?
Brighter Choice Community School is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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