Learners And Leaders
Learners And Leaders serves 617 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Learners And Leaders 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 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Learners And Leaders places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Learners And Leaders's student population of 617 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 617 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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School Comparison
Learners And Leaders is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Learners And Leaders is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2007 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 77% | 27% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 12% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #24 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Learners And Leaders is Grover Cleveland High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Junior High School 162 Willoughby (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn Junior High School 162 Willoughby Math: 23% | Reading: 28%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 364 students10
0.3 miles
1390 Willoughby Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 821-4860 0.3 6-8 364 - Ridgewood P.S. 81 Jean Paul Richter Math: 49% | Reading: 39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 688 students10
0.3 miles
559 Cypress Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 821-9800 0.3 PK-5 688 - Ridgewood Grover Cleveland High School Math: 80% | Reading: 86%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 1,751 student10
0.4 miles
21-27 Himrod St
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 381-9600 0.4 9-12 1,751 - Brooklyn P.S. 123 Suydam Magnet School
Math: 32% | Reading: 29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 620 students10
0.5 miles
100 Irving Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 821-4810 0.5 PK-5 620 - Brooklyn P.S. 86 Irvington Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 379 students10
0.5 miles
220 Irving Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 574-0252 0.5 K-5 379
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