Serving 347 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Academy Of Talented Scholars ranks in the top 20% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Academy Of Talented Scholars ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
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Academy Of Talented Scholars's student population of 347 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
Academy Of Talented Scholars ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Of Talented Scholars is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#849 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
35%
10%
Hispanic
8%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
52%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Academy Of Talented Scholars is ranked #849 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Academy Of Talented Scholars often compared to?
Academy Of Talented Scholarsis often viewed alongside schools like Brooklyn School Of Inquiry by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Academy Of Talented Scholars?
347 students attend Academy Of Talented Scholars.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Academy Of Talented Scholars students are White, 35% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Of Talented Scholars?
Academy Of Talented Scholars has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy Of Talented Scholars offer ?
Academy Of Talented Scholars offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy Of Talented Scholars part of?
Academy Of Talented Scholars is part of New York City Geographic District #20 School District.
In what neighborhood is Academy Of Talented Scholars located?
Academy Of Talented Scholars is located in the Gravesend neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Gravesend.
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