Serving 728 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Brooklyn Scholars Charter School ranks in the top 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 48% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 728 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School's student population of 728 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
728 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
School Rankings
Brooklyn Scholars Charter 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 Scholars Charter School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2132 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Asian
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hispanic
26%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Black
66%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
White
1%
39%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
55%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 15-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn Scholars Charter School's ranking?
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School is ranked #2132 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Brooklyn Scholars Charter School?
728 students attend Brooklyn Scholars Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Brooklyn Scholars Charter School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brooklyn Scholars Charter School?
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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