Elementary Schools in Bushwick Ascend Charter School

Bushwick Ascend Charter School is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Bushwick area. With a total enrollment of 799 students, the school has a mixed academic performance compared to statewide averages, with stronger results in the upper elementary and middle school grades. Despite facing socioeconomic challenges, the school allocates significant resources towards instruction and support, as evidenced by its relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio.

Bushwick Ascend Charter School has fluctuated in its statewide ranking, ranging from 901 out of 2,439 New York elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 1,010 out of 2,445 in 2023-2024, maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's ELA proficiency rates are below the state average in grades 3-5 but above average in grades 6-8, while math proficiency rates are above the state average in grades 3-7 but below average in 8th grade. Science proficiency and Living Environment Regents performance are both below the state averages.

The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (91.24% in 2022-2023) indicates that Bushwick Ascend Charter School serves a predominantly low-income population, which likely presents additional challenges for the school. However, the school's resource allocation, with a per-student spending of $19,823 and a student-teacher ratio of 10.7, suggests a commitment to supporting student learning and growth, particularly in the upper grades where the school's academic performance is stronger.