Serving 688 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Brooklyn Scholars 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 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 688 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Math Proficiency: 34%
- Reading Proficiency: 21%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School's student population of 688 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
688 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brooklyn Scholars Charter School is 0.53, 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)34%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)21%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
29%
29%
Black
62%
16%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Brooklyn Scholars Charter School often compared to?
Brooklyn Scholars Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Achievement First Apollo Charter School, Achievement First Aspire Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Brooklyn Scholars Charter School?
688 students attend Brooklyn Scholars Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Brooklyn Scholars Charter School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn Scholars Charter School?
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Scholars Charter School offer ?
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn Scholars Charter School part of?
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School is part of Brooklyn Scholars Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Brooklyn Scholars Charter School located?
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School is located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 41 other public schools located in East New York.
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