Serving 667 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Brooklyn Excelsior Charter 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 19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 667 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 19%
- Reading Proficiency: 16%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School's student population of 667 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
667 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School is 0.49, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)19%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)16%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
20%
29%
Black
68%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School often compared to?
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Explore Empower Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School?
667 students attend Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School?
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School offer ?
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School part of?
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School is part of Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School District.
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