Brownsville Ascend Charter School

Brownsville Ascend Charter School is the sole school in the Brownsville Ascend Charter School district, serving grades K-8 in Brooklyn, New York. This standout school boasts strong academic performance, a diverse student population, and significant funding and resources, making it an attractive option for families in the area.

Brownsville Ascend Charter School consistently outperforms the statewide averages on New York State Assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and Math. The school's proficiency rates range from 27.37% to 62.64% in ELA and 27.17% to 65.35% in Math, compared to the statewide averages of 45.82% to 55.2% in ELA and 48.07% to 53.85% in Math. This academic excellence is further reflected in the school's 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and its ranking among the top 1,196 elementary schools in New York.

In addition to its strong academic performance, Brownsville Ascend Charter School stands out for its diverse student population, with a majority of African American students (83.35%) and significant representation of Hispanic (12.4%) and other racial/ethnic groups. The school's high per-student spending of $18,264 suggests it has access to significant resources, which may contribute to its ability to support its diverse student body and address the socioeconomic challenges faced by the community, with 93.46% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.