Is Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy a good school?

Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy ranks 311 th of 1504 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 378 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 87% African American, 8% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy

Summary:

Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy is a public middle school located in Brooklyn, New York, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 350 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #18, which is ranked 600 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy stands out as a high-performing middle school, consistently ranking in the top 21% of New York middle schools with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly higher than the district and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math reaching up to 79% and 59.6% respectively. The school's exceptional performance extends to specific student subgroups, such as African American, special education, and homeless students, where it ranks among the top 50% of New York middle schools. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, and its per-student spending has increased, indicating a commitment to investing in resources and programs.

Compared to nearby middle schools in the district, such as Middle School For Art And Philosphy, Middle School Of Media Law And Fine Arts, and IS 68 Isaac Bildersee, Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy outperforms them across various academic metrics, including state assessment proficiency rates and Regents exam performance. The school's consistent improvement over the past few years, moving from the 540th position in 2020-2021 to the 311th position in 2023-2024, further demonstrates its commitment to academic excellence, even while serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged population.

Detail:

Public 6-8

5404 Tilden Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203

(718) 240-3790

District: New York City Geographic District #18

SchoolDigger Rank:
311^th of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,551

Student/teacher ratio: 9.7

Number of students: 378

Racial breakdown:

African American:

87.0%

Hispanic:

7.7%

Asian:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy ranks better than 79.3% of middle schools in New York. It also ranks 2^nd among 8 ranked middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #18. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.11. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (87%), Hispanic (7.7%), Asian (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.5% 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 9.7, which is the 3^rd best among 8 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #18. (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 2024 Rankings:

Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy 311^th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District #18:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #18 600^th of 865 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%
2024	74.11	311^th	1504	79.3%

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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%
2024	76.61	156^th	1303	88.0%

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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%
2024	77.65	209^th	1296	83.9%

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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%
2024	74.90	81^st	594	86.4%

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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%
2024	75.84	294^th	1465	79.9%

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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%
2024	71.86	327^th	1464	77.7%

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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%
2024	85.59	67^th	705	90.5%

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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
2022	67.68	208^th	914	77.2%
2023	37.99	590^th	943	37.4%
2024	51.90	411^th	953	56.9%

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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
2024	2	329	8	29	1	3	6	378

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
2024	378	38.8	9.7	81.5

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
2024	378	38.8	9.7	81.5

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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