Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School

500 19th St
Brooklyn, NY 11215
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 310 students in grades 6-8, Brooklyn Urban Garden 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 20-24%
  • : 25-29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School's student population of 310 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School is 0.66, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
(14-15)
20-24%
48%
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(14-15)
25-29%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
32%
29%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
8%
16%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
48%
41%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NY.
0.66
This chart display the diversity score of Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School often compared to?
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School?
310 students attend Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School?
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School offer ?
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School part of?
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School is part of Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School located?
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School is located in the Windsor Terrace neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Windsor Terrace.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 20-24%
  • : 25-29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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