Serving 228 students in grades 6-8, Fort Green Preparatory Academy 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% 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: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fort Green Preparatory Academy serves an attendance zone of approximately 3.5 square miles in Brooklyn, NY, with most families typically living within a 5-10 minute drive, and the furthest edge of the zone located about 2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Green Preparatory Academy's student population of 228 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
228 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fort Green Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Green Preparatory Academy is 0.72, 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
#3255 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Green Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Fort Green Preparatory Academy is ranked #3255 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Fort Green Preparatory Academy?
228 students attend Fort Green Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Fort Green Preparatory Academy students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Green Preparatory Academy?
Fort Green Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fort Green Preparatory Academy offer ?
Fort Green Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fort Green Preparatory Academy part of?
Fort Green Preparatory Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #13.
In what neighborhood is Fort Green Preparatory Academy located?
Fort Green Preparatory Academy is located in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in Fort Greene.
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