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Explore Charter School vs. Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School

Should you attend Explore Charter School or Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Explore Charter School
655 Parkside Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School
465 E 29th St
Brooklyn, NY 11226
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Explore Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 523 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Explore Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 809 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
523 students
809 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Explore Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Explore Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Explore Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Explore Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Explore Charter School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#973 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
#1073 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Explore Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
69%
(Top 30% in NY)
69%
(Top 30% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Explore Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Explore Charter School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Explore Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Explore Charter School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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70-74%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Explore Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
48
84
Grade 1 Students
56
94
Grade 2 Students
57
87
Grade 3 Students
60
85
Grade 4 Students
59
83
Grade 5 Students
59
96
Grade 6 Students
58
103
Grade 7 Students
64
92
Grade 8 Students
62
85

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Explore Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Explore Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Explore Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Explore Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
74%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Explore Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Explore Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Explore Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Explore Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Explore Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Explore Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.41
0.25
This chart showcases the diversity score of Explore Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Explore Charter School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
83%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Explore Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Explore Charter School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Explore Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Explore Charter School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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