Is Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy a good school?

Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy ranks 556 th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 350 students attended Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy?

Students at Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy are 86% African American, 7% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Two or more races.

Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy

Summary:

Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy is a public middle school serving around 350 students in grades 6-8 in the New York City Geographic District #18. The school has a predominantly African American student population (86% in 2022-2023) and has been rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating average performance compared to other New York middle schools.

One of the key strengths of Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy is its academic performance. The school consistently outperforms its district and the overall New York state in proficiency rates for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math across grades 6-8. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's ELA proficiency rates ranged from 45.45% to 63.21%, compared to the district's 38.95%-53.95% and the state's 45.82%-55.2%. In Math, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 36.56% to 61.9%, outpacing the district's 31.76%-42.88% and the state's 40.74%-51.94%. The school also performs well in Regents exams, with 100% proficiency in Algebra I and 94.12% in Living Environment in 2022-2023.

Another notable aspect of Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy is its strong performance for specific student subgroups, particularly African American students and students with special needs. The school ranks in the top 123 out of 696 New York middle schools for African American students and in the top 216 out of 1,307 New York middle schools for students with special needs, both with a 4-star rating. This suggests that the school is effectively addressing the needs of its diverse student population. Additionally, the school's high per-student spending of $23,551 in 2022-2023 and low student-teacher ratio of 10.6 may contribute to its academic success.

Detail:

Public 6-8

5404 Tilden Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203

(718) 240-3790

District: New York City Geographic District #18

SchoolDigger Rank:
556^th of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,551

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 350

Racial breakdown:

African American:

86.0%

Hispanic:

7.4%

White:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy ranks better than 62.9% of middle schools in New York. It also ranks first among 7 ranked middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #18! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.67. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (86%), Hispanic (7.4%), White (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy is 10.6. 4 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #18 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy is $23,551. 5 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #18 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy 556^th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #18:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #18 621^st of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy

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Rank History for all students at Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2017	46.49	759^th	1455	47.8%
2018	44.42	783^rd	1438	45.5%
2019	41.45	812^th	1439	43.6%
2021	52.10	540^th	1242	56.5%
2022	48.04	724^th	1479	51.0%
2023	58.67	556^th	1500	62.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	33.57	843^rd	1170	27.9%
2019	36.35	703^rd	1139	38.3%
2022	59.28	325^th	1283	74.7%
2023	71.39	216^th	1307	83.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	51.75	496^th	1245	60.2%
2019	46.24	565^th	1241	54.5%
2021	59.68	277^th	935	70.4%
2022	54.30	473^rd	1306	63.8%
2023	60.56	417^th	1288	67.6%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.57	113^th	543	79.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	45.43	758^th	1353	44.0%
2019	38.64	845^th	1370	38.3%
2022	50.45	691^st	1454	52.5%
2023	69.29	393^rd	1463	73.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	45.58	724^th	1352	46.4%
2019	45.07	685^th	1366	49.9%
2022	48.11	694^th	1455	52.3%
2023	48.83	716^th	1464	51.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	58.25	212^th	663	68.0%
2019	59.52	198^th	653	69.7%
2022	62.43	194^th	706	72.5%
2023	74.82	123^rd	696	82.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	67.68	208^th	914	77.2%
2023	37.99	590^th	943	37.4%

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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

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Enrollment information for Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	0	77	0	1	0	0	0	78
2016	1	141	0	4	0	0	3	149
2017	1	213	1	5	1	0	2	223
2018	4	237	1	10	1	0	2	255
2019	3	296	2	13	1	1	2	318
2020	4	315	4	26	2	1	3	355
2021	4	322	5	21	2	1	6	361
2022	6	290	4	31	2	2	7	342
2023	9	301	6	26	0	4	4	350

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 Science And Engineering Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	78	7.0	11.1	82.1
2016	149	12.0	12.4	78.5
2017	223	17.8	12.5	79.4
2018	255	19.0	13.4	77.6
2019	318	21.9	14.4	77.7
2020	355	29.8	11.8	73.5
2021	361	32.9	10.9	82.8
2022	342	33.4	10.2	81.6
2023	350	32.8	10.6	80.9

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 Science And Engineering Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	78	7.0	11.1	82.1
2016	149	12.0	12.4	78.5
2017	223	17.8	12.5	79.4
2018	255	19.0	13.4	77.6
2019	318	21.9	14.4	77.7
2020	355	29.8	11.8	73.5
2021	361	32.9	10.9	82.8
2022	342	33.4	10.2	81.6
2023	350	32.8	10.6	80.9

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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