Brooklyn Generation School
Brooklyn Generation School serves 193 students in grades 9-12.
Brooklyn Generation School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Brooklyn Generation School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Brooklyn Generation School's student population of 193 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 193 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Brooklyn Generation School is ranked within the top 30% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Brooklyn Generation School is 0.34, 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) |
Overall Testing Rank | #928 out of 4239 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-79% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-89% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 27% |
| Black | 80% | 17% |
| White | 2% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 70-79% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #18 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Brooklyn Generation School is Academy For Conservation And The Environment (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is I.S. 68 I.S.aac Bildersee (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is P.S. 251 Paerdegat (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn Academy For Conservation And The Environment Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 282 students10
0.0 miles
6565 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-4101 0 9-12 282 - Brooklyn Brooklyn Bridge Academy Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 163 students10
0.0 miles
6565 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-1689 0 9-12 163 - Brooklyn Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 366 students10
0.0 miles
6565 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-1072 0 9-12 366 - Brooklyn Victory Collegiate High School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 407 students10
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6565 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-1530 0 9-12 407 - Brooklyn P.S. 251 Paerdegat Math: 26% | Reading: 29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 521 students10
0.3 miles
1037 E 54th St
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 251-4110 0.3 PK-5 521
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