Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School

251 Macdougal St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School serves 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in NY
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School's student population of 386 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 63% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
386 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School is 0.43, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
Overall Testing Rank
#1432 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
20%
29%
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Black
73%
16%
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White
n/a
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.43
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School's ranking?
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School is ranked #1432 out of 4,093 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School?
386 students attend Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School?
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School offer ?
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School part of?
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District #23 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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