Serving 181 students in grades 5-8, Brownsville Collegiate 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brownsville Collegiate Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Brownsville Collegiate Charter School's student population of 181 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brownsville Collegiate Charter School is 0.45, 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)
(15-16)≥50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
26%
29%
Black
70%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
How many students attend Brownsville Collegiate Charter School?
181 students attend Brownsville Collegiate Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Brownsville Collegiate Charter School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brownsville Collegiate Charter School?
Brownsville Collegiate Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brownsville Collegiate Charter School offer ?
Brownsville Collegiate Charter School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brownsville Collegiate Charter School part of?
Brownsville Collegiate Charter School is part of Brownsville Collegiate Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Brownsville Collegiate Charter School located?
Brownsville Collegiate Charter School is located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 28 other public schools located in Brownsville.
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