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New York City Geographic District #23 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 7,254 students in New York City Geographic District #23 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in New York City Geographic District #23 School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
28 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
7,254 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
685 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
New York City Geographic District #23 School District, which is ranked #938 of all 1,019 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 53% has increased from 44% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#931 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
78%
Graduation Rate
53%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.72
# American Indian Students
79 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
76 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,739 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
29%
# Black Students
5,183 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
72%
16%
# White Students
101 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
1%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
58 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
564
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
515
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
557
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
531
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
505
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
561
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
581
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
651
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
676
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
706
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
434
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
382
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
301
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
261
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
29
36,758
Best New York City Geographic District #23 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
251 Macdougal St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 443-2747
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 443-2747
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #22.
Teachers Preparatory High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
226 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2605
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2605
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Rank: #33.
Eagle For Young Men Ii
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1137 Herkimer St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 495-0863
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 495-0863
Grades: 6-12
| 588 students
Rank: #44.
Is 392
(Math: 27% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
104 Sutter Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2491
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2491
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
Rank: #55.
Brooklyn Collegiate: A College Board School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2021 Bergen St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 922-1145
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 922-1145
Grades: 9-12
| 379 students
Rank: #66.
Frederick Douglass Vii High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
226 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 485-3789
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 485-3789
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #77.
Brooklyn Democracy Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
985 Rockaway Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-6348
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-6348
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Brownsville Collaborative Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
85 Watkins St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-1202
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-1202
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Mott Hall Iv
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1137 Herkimer St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 485-5240
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 485-5240
Grades: 6-8
| 93 students
Rank: #1010.
Ps 327 Dr Rose B English
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7801
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7801
Grades: PK-5
| 214 students
Rank: #1111.
Kappa V (Knowledge And Power Prep Academy)
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
985 Rockaway Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 922-4690
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 922-4690
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
Rank: #1212.
Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1355 Herkimer St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 240-4340
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 240-4340
Grades: PK-8
| 309 students
Rank: #1313.
Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Saratoga Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 453-2926
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 453-2926
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
Rank: #1414.
Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees)
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
251 Macdougal St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 453-3039
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 453-3039
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students
Rank: #1515.
Ps 165 Ida Posner
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
76 Lott Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7759
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7759
Grades: PK-5
| 214 students
Rank: #1616.
Mott Hall Bridges Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Chester St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 345-6912
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 345-6912
Grades: 6-8
| 191 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Ps 184 Newport
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
273 Newport St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7776
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7776
Grades: PK-8
| 428 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Riverdale Avenue Community School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
76 Riverdale Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 485-1679
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 485-1679
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #1919.
Ps 156 Waverly
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 Sutter Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2811
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2811
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #2020.
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
985 Rockaway Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-6249
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-6249
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
Rank: #2121.
Riverdale Avenue Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
76 Riverdale Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 346-0764
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 346-0764
Grades: 6-8
| 128 students
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Christopher Avenue Community School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
51 Christopher Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-5761
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-5761
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Gregory Jocko Jackson-sports-arts
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
213 Osborn St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7791
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7791
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Ps 150 Christopher
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
364 Sackman St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7746
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7746
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Ps 41 Francis White
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
411 Thatford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7732
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7732
Grades: K-8
| 256 students
Rank: #2626.
Ps/is 323
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 Chester St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7781
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7781
Grades: PK-8
| 510 students
Rank: #2727.
Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
85 Watkins St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7793
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7793
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #2828.
Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2163 Dean St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 495-7768
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 495-7768
Grades: PK-8
| 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New York City Geographic District #23 School District?
New York City Geographic District #23 School District manages 28 public schools serving 7,254 students.
What is the rank of New York City Geographic District #23 School District?
New York City Geographic District #23 School District is ranked #938 out of 1,019 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New York City Geographic District #23 School District?
72% of New York City Geographic District #23 School District students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New York City Geographic District #23 School District?
New York City Geographic District #23 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
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