Top Rankings
Brooklyn Dreams Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 489 students in Brooklyn Dreams Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public School in Brooklyn Dreams Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,805 Schools
# Students
489 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brooklyn Dreams Charter School District, which is ranked #606 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#602 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)60.7%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
11%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
21%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
60%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% White
5%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The school district's spending/student of $27,037 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
Spending
$13 MM
$90,091 MM
Spending / Student
$27,037
$36,024
Best Brooklyn Dreams Charter School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooklyn Dreams Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
259 Parkville Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 859-8400
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 859-8400
Gr: K-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brooklyn Dreams Charter School District?
Brooklyn Dreams Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 489 students.
What is the rank of Brooklyn Dreams Charter School District?
Brooklyn Dreams Charter School District is ranked #606 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brooklyn Dreams Charter School District?
60% of Brooklyn Dreams Charter School District students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brooklyn Dreams Charter School District?
Brooklyn Dreams Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Brooklyn Dreams Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,037 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
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