Is Brooklyn Brownstone School a good school?

Brooklyn Brownstone School ranks 462 nd of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Brooklyn Brownstone School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 333 students attended Brooklyn Brownstone School.

What is the racial makeup of Brooklyn Brownstone School?

Students at Brooklyn Brownstone School are 56% African American, 20% White, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% American Indian.

Brooklyn Brownstone School

Summary:

Brooklyn Brownstone School is an elementary school located in Brooklyn, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 310 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #16, which is ranked 676 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brooklyn Brownstone School consistently ranks in the top 20% of Brooklyn Brownstone School elementary schools, with a ranking between 405-462 out of 2,439-2,445 schools in the past 4 years. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly higher than the district and state averages, with 82.5% of 3rd graders, 80.56% of 4th graders, and 50% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 47.56%, 47.48%, and 35.1% for the district, respectively. In math, 80% of 3rd graders, 63.64% of 4th graders, and 57.14% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to 55.36%, 46.53%, and 31.82% for the district.

The school's exceptional performance for African American and low-income students is particularly noteworthy, with the school ranking in the top 10% and top 5% of New York elementary schools for these subgroups, respectively. Additionally, the school has a relatively high per-student spending of $17,941 in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages, and a student-teacher ratio of 14.9, which is lower than the district average. When compared to nearby schools, such as Ps 335 Granville T Woods and Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School, Brooklyn Brownstone School clearly outperforms its peers, suggesting that the school's effective teaching practices, curriculum, and resource allocation contribute to its strong academic results and equitable outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

272 MacDonough St
Brooklyn, NY 11233

(718) 573-2307

District: New York City Geographic District #16

SchoolDigger Rank:
462^nd of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,941

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 333

Racial breakdown:

African American:

56.5%

White:

20.4%

Hispanic:

11.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brooklyn Brownstone School ranks better than 81.1% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks first among 13 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #16! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.52. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (56.5%), White (20.4%), Hispanic (11.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brooklyn Brownstone School is 15.4, which is the highest among 13 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #16! (See more...)

Compare Brooklyn Brownstone School employs 21.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brooklyn Brownstone School is $17,941, which is the lowest among 13 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #16!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brooklyn Brownstone School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brooklyn Brownstone School 462^nd of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Brooklyn Brownstone School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District #16:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #16 676^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Brooklyn Brownstone School

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Rank History for all students at Brooklyn Brownstone School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2012	40.38	1549^th	2320	33.2%
2013	36.70	1501^st	2325	35.4%
2014	52.77	1092^nd	2345	53.4%
2015	58.16	946^th	2352	59.8%
2016	66.58	733^rd	2366	69.0%
2017	52.90	1105^th	2386	53.7%
2018	50.36	1197^th	2395	50.0%
2019	60.95	875^th	2413	63.7%
2022	63.12	841^st	2434	65.4%
2023	81.47	405^th	2439	83.4%
2024	78.52	462^nd	2445	81.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Brooklyn Brownstone School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	17.14	1912^th	1941	1.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brooklyn Brownstone School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	46.38	1028^th	2045	49.7%
2019	68.89	468^th	2032	77.0%
2022	64.81	569^th	2099	72.9%
2023	90.55	138^th	2041	93.2%
2024	93.14	97^th	2078	95.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Brooklyn Brownstone School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	44.28	1358^th	2338	41.9%
2019	60.69	869^th	2357	63.1%
2022	56.61	996^th	2401	58.5%
2023	83.21	355^th	2403	85.2%
2024	82.56	336^th	2413	86.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Brooklyn Brownstone School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	60.13	895^th	2340	61.8%
2019	77.22	466^th	2358	80.2%
2022	68.82	660^th	2400	72.5%
2023	75.68	501^st	2400	79.1%
2024	72.20	563^rd	2411	76.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Brooklyn Brownstone School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	68.63	226^th	948	76.2%
2019	81.40	122^nd	891	86.3%
2022	67.73	248^th	936	73.5%
2023	85.80	85^th	857	90.1%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

Review counts

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, September 17, 2014

My son attended Brooklyn Brownstone School for 3 years , the staff and teachers were excellent .
Thank you the staff and teachers , you did an awesome job. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Brooklyn Brownstone School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	1	62	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	67
2010	0	107	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	110
2011	0	140	1	9	1	0	0	151
2012	3	179	0	14	3	1	0	200
2013	4	182	0	20	3	1	0	210
2014	5	182	1	26	1	0	1	216
2015	11	199	0	21	1	0	2	234
2016	19	180	0	20	0	0	2	221
2017	28	185	0	27	0	1	5	246
2018	29	189	0	37	2	4	6	267
2019	28	211	1	35	2	5	6	288
2020	22	227	1	34	2	3	6	295
2021	42	226	1	33	2	2	10	316
2022	45	205	5	37	3	1	9	305
2023	57	188	6	42	4	1	12	310
2024	68	188	12	37	6	2	20	333

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brooklyn Brownstone School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	67	5.0	13.4	0
2010	110	7.0	15.7	n/a
2011	151	10.0	15.1	76.8
2012	200	14.0	14.2	76.5
2013	210	12.0	17.5	68.1
2014	216	13.0	16.5	63.4
2015	234	14.0	16.7	72.6
2016	221	11.0	20.0	64.3
2017	246	13.7	17.9	67.1
2018	267	16.0	16.6	69.3
2019	288	19.0	15.1	73.3
2020	295	20.0	14.7	63.7
2021	316	21.0	15.0	71.8
2022	305	23.3	13.0	63.9
2023	310	20.7	14.9	61.6
2024	333	21.5	15.4	73

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brooklyn Brownstone School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	67	5.0	13.4	0
2010	110	7.0	15.7	n/a
2011	151	10.0	15.1	76.8
2012	200	14.0	14.2	76.5
2013	210	12.0	17.5	68.1
2014	216	13.0	16.5	63.4
2015	234	14.0	16.7	72.6
2016	221	11.0	20.0	64.3
2017	246	13.7	17.9	67.1
2018	267	16.0	16.6	69.3
2019	288	19.0	15.1	73.3
2020	295	20.0	14.7	63.7
2021	316	21.0	15.0	71.8
2022	305	23.3	13.0	63.9
2023	310	20.7	14.9	61.6
2024	333	21.5	15.4	73

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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