Serving 717 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Brooklyn Scholars Charter 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 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 717 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Brooklyn Scholars Charter School's student population of 717 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
717 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn Scholars Charter School is 0.50, 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
#2598 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
29%
29%
Black
65%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Brooklyn Scholars Charter School is ranked #2598 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Brooklyn Scholars Charter School often compared to?
Brooklyn Scholars Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Achievement First Apollo Charter School, Achievement First Aspire Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Brooklyn Scholars Charter School?
717 students attend Brooklyn Scholars Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Brooklyn Scholars Charter School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn Scholars Charter School?
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Scholars Charter School offer ?
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn Scholars Charter School part of?
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School is part of Brooklyn Scholars Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Brooklyn Scholars Charter School located?
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School is located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 41 other public schools located in East New York.
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