Spring Creek Community School

1065 Elton St
Brooklyn, NY 11239
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Serving 350 students in grades 6-12, Spring Creek Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Spring Creek Community School serves a 7.1 square mile area in Brooklyn, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive of the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is approximately 3.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Spring Creek Community School's student population of 350 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
350 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

Spring Creek Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Creek Community School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3988 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
52%
25-29%
49%
55-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
25%
31%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Black
67%
15%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

White
2%
39%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
98%
0.49

Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

80-84%
87.2%
(22-23)
100%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spring Creek Community School's ranking?
Spring Creek Community School is ranked #3988 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Spring Creek Community School often compared to?
Spring Creek Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Brooklyn Community High School, Williamsburg Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spring Creek Community School?
The graduation rate of Spring Creek Community School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Spring Creek Community School?
350 students attend Spring Creek Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Spring Creek Community School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spring Creek Community School?
Spring Creek Community School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Spring Creek Community School offer ?
Spring Creek Community School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Spring Creek Community School part of?
Spring Creek Community School is part of New York City Geographic District #19.
In what neighborhood is Spring Creek Community School located?
Spring Creek Community School is located in the Spring Creek neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Spring Creek.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
Spring creek is an amazing learning opportunity. they are very good and they teach things that most schools don't.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - tasha

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Spring Creek Community School serves a 7.1 square mile area in Brooklyn, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive of the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is approximately 3.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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