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East Williamsburg Scholars Academy

850 Grand St
Brooklyn, NY 11211

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East Williamsburg Scholars Academy serves 316 students in grades 9-12.

East Williamsburg Scholars Academy 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 50-59% (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 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 316 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Williamsburg Scholars Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

East Williamsburg Scholars Academy's student population of 316 students has declined by 24% over five school years.

The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

316 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

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School Rankings

East Williamsburg Scholars Academy 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 East Williamsburg Scholars Academy is 0.51, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (NY)

Overall Testing Rank

#1471 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-59%

55%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-79%

62%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

12:1

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American Indian

Asian

10%

Hispanic

64%

28%

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Black

29%

17%

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White

41%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.51

0.72

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Graduation Rate

75-79%

83%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

91%

52%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

New York City Geographic District #14 School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Williamsburg Scholars Academy's ranking?

East Williamsburg Scholars Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).

What is the graduation rate of East Williamsburg Scholars Academy?

The graduation rate of East Williamsburg Scholars Academy is 75-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 83%.

How many students attend East Williamsburg Scholars Academy?

316 students attend East Williamsburg Scholars Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

64% of East Williamsburg Scholars Academy students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of East Williamsburg Scholars Academy?

East Williamsburg Scholars Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.

What grades does East Williamsburg Scholars Academy offer ?

East Williamsburg Scholars Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is East Williamsburg Scholars Academy part of?

East Williamsburg Scholars Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #14 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 316 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education