Explore Excel Charter School

Explore Excel Charter School is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Explore Excel Charter School District located in Brooklyn, New York. With a total enrollment of 536 students, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.6 to 1 but a high free/reduced lunch rate of 84.89%, indicating a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population.

The school's academic performance is mixed, with standout proficiency rates in 4th grade ELA (63.79% vs. 47.05% state average) and 7th grade ELA (55.22% vs. 49.56% state average), as well as exceptional Regents exam results in Algebra I (100% proficiency) and Living Environment (78.26% proficiency). However, the school struggles in 3rd grade ELA (32.56% vs. 42.6% state average) and 8th grade science (20% vs. 33.76% state average), suggesting a need for targeted interventions to address these weaker areas.

Despite the school's high per-student spending of $24,057, which is significantly above the state average, the Explore Excel Charter School has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking and star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating potential inconsistencies in its academic performance over time. The school's challenges may be exacerbated by the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students it serves, underscoring the importance of equitable resource allocation and targeted support to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.