Serving 690 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 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: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 65%
- Reading Proficiency: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School's student population of 690 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
690 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School is 0.28, 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)
(14-15)65%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)32%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
84%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School often compared to?
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brownsville Ascend Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School?
690 students attend Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School?
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School offer ?
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School part of?
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School is part of Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School District.
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