Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Brooklyn Avenue School 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brooklyn Avenue School is centrally located in Valley Stream, NY, serving an attendance zone that covers approximately 0.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brooklyn Avenue School's student population of 357 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
357 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brooklyn Avenue School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn Avenue School is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1637 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
22%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
55%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-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 Brooklyn Avenue School's ranking?
Brooklyn Avenue School is ranked #1637 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Brooklyn Avenue School often compared to?
Brooklyn Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William L Buck School, Robert W Carbonaro School 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 52% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Brooklyn Avenue School?
357 students attend Brooklyn Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Brooklyn Avenue School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 22% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brooklyn Avenue School?
Brooklyn Avenue School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Avenue School offer ?
Brooklyn Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brooklyn Avenue School part of?
Brooklyn Avenue School is part of Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District.
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