Is Brooklyn School Of Inquiry a good school?

Yes! Brooklyn School Of Inquiry is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 30 th of 2439 New York elementary schools.

How many students attend Brooklyn School Of Inquiry?

In the 2022-23 school year, 474 students attended Brooklyn School Of Inquiry.

What is the racial makeup of Brooklyn School Of Inquiry?

Students at Brooklyn School Of Inquiry are 53% White, 31% Asian, 8% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Brooklyn School Of Inquiry

Summary:

Brooklyn School Of Inquiry is a highly-rated public elementary school serving 474 students in grades K-8 in Brooklyn, New York. The school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in New York state, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic performance.

Brooklyn School Of Inquiry's students consistently outperform their peers in the surrounding New York City Geographic District #20 and the state on standardized tests, with proficiency rates significantly higher than district and state averages across all grade levels. The school's performance extends across different student subgroups, ranking among the top schools in the state for Asian, White, and low-socioeconomic status students. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 15.2 to 17.5, the school provides a more personalized learning environment compared to some of the larger nearby schools, such as PS 205 Clarion, PS 177 Marlboro (The), and PS 101 Verrazano (The).

Brooklyn School Of Inquiry's exceptional performance is consistent, with high rankings and test scores maintained over the past decade. This suggests a well-established and effective educational model that is consistently delivering strong results to a diverse student population, including a significant percentage of non-White and low-socioeconomic status students. The school's higher per-student spending, ranging from $11,209 to $13,996 per student over the past four years, may contribute to its exceptional academic outcomes compared to the New York City Geographic District #20 and New York City Geographic District #21 averages.

Detail:

Public K-8

50 Ave P
Brooklyn, NY 11204

(718) 621-5730

District: New York City Geographic District #20

SchoolDigger Rank:
30^th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,602

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 474

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.7%

Asian:

30.8%

African American:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brooklyn School Of Inquiry ranks better than 98.8% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks first among 31 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #20! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.31. (See more...)

Compare Details Brooklyn School Of Inquiry ranks better than 98.9% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.3. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.7%), Asian (30.8%), African American (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the New York City Geographic District #20. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brooklyn School Of Inquiry is 15.8. 26 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #20 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Brooklyn School Of Inquiry employs 29.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brooklyn School Of Inquiry is $13,602, which is the lowest among 32 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #20!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Brooklyn School Of Inquiry:

SchoolDigger ranks Brooklyn School Of Inquiry 30^th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Brooklyn School Of Inquiry in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Brooklyn School Of Inquiry 16^th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Brooklyn School Of Inquiry in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #20:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #20 226^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Brooklyn School Of Inquiry

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Brooklyn School Of Inquiry

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2013	95.93	22^nd	2325	99.1%
2014	97.00	8^th	2345	99.7%
2015	96.81	6^th	2352	99.7%
2016	97.09	6^th	2366	99.7%
2017	96.68	14^th	2386	99.4%
2018	96.49	16^th	2395	99.3%
2019	97.65	38^th	2413	98.4%
2021	93.72	36^th	2201	98.4%
2022	96.20	37^th	2434	98.5%
2023	97.31	30^th	2439	98.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Brooklyn School Of Inquiry

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	98.50	5^th	2045	99.8%
2019	95.96	57^th	2032	97.2%
2021	98.02	9^th	1678	99.5%
2022	95.48	55^th	2099	97.4%
2023	98.05	33^rd	2041	98.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Brooklyn School Of Inquiry

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	95.32	20^th	2338	99.1%
2019	96.78	42^nd	2357	98.2%
2021	88.86	110^th	1955	94.4%
2022	92.71	101^st	2401	95.8%
2023	95.78	47^th	2403	98.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Brooklyn School Of Inquiry

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	96.40	16^th	2340	99.3%
2019	97.47	32^nd	2358	98.6%
2021	94.44	10^th	1961	99.5%
2022	97.05	15^th	2400	99.4%
2023	97.15	23^rd	2400	99.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Brooklyn School Of Inquiry

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	93.43	1^st	601	99.8%
2019	89.19	16^th	548	97.1%
2022	85.86	40^th	671	94.0%
2023	88.69	16^th	605	97.4%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Brooklyn School Of Inquiry

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	92.56	15^th	1408	98.9%
2019	93.63	33^rd	1338	97.5%
2021	86.66	68^th	1224	94.4%
2022	88.73	69^th	1399	95.1%
2023	90.75	68^th	1337	94.9%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at Brooklyn School Of Inquiry

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2016	99.34	8^th	1429	99.4%
2017	99.37	11^th	1455	99.2%
2018	98.92	12^th	1438	99.2%
2019	98.77	23^rd	1439	98.4%
2021	98.21	15^th	1242	98.8%
2022	98.75	15^th	1479	99.0%
2023	98.30	16^th	1500	98.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Brooklyn School Of Inquiry

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	99.42	15^th	1245	98.8%
2019	99.32	24^th	1241	98.1%
2021	98.39	16^th	935	98.3%
2022	96.15	43^rd	1306	96.7%
2023	97.11	34^th	1288	97.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Brooklyn School Of Inquiry

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	97.51	28^th	1353	97.9%
2019	98.12	23^rd	1370	98.3%
2021	98.20	2^nd	1066	99.8%
2022	98.14	13^th	1454	99.1%
2023	96.74	27^th	1463	98.2%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Brooklyn School Of Inquiry

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	99.28	7^th	1352	99.5%
2019	98.71	20^th	1366	98.5%
2021	98.10	14^th	1071	98.7%
2022	98.40	18^th	1455	98.8%
2023	98.54	12^th	1464	99.2%

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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Brooklyn School Of Inquiry

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	86.52	28^th	374	92.5%
2019	93.39	2^nd	369	99.5%
2022	85.18	35^th	381	90.8%
2023	84.90	31^st	388	92.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Brooklyn School Of Inquiry

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	97.83	10^th	763	98.7%
2019	96.44	18^th	716	97.5%
2021	96.02	11^th	614	98.2%
2022	97.13	12^th	748	98.4%
2023	95.39	15^th	772	98.1%

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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

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Enrollment information for Brooklyn School Of Inquiry

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	81	10	13	4	0	n/a	n/a	108
2011	151	16	21	8	0	0	0	196
2012	194	20	30	11	0	0	0	255
2013	235	19	43	16	0	0	1	314
2014	272	20	62	19	0	0	1	374
2015	323	22	69	19	1	0	4	438
2016	363	25	91	23	1	0	10	513
2017	407	27	104	24	1	3	16	582
2018	381	28	111	28	1	2	15	566
2019	356	28	107	25	1	2	15	534
2020	344	29	116	20	1	2	19	531
2021	330	27	128	20	1	1	19	526
2022	272	33	124	20	1	1	18	469
2023	250	36	146	18	1	1	22	474

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 School Of Inquiry

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	108	5.0	21.6	n/a
2011	196	10.0	19.6	21.9
2012	255	11.0	23.1	20
2013	314	14.0	22.4	19.1
2014	374	16.9	22.0	19.5
2015	438	23.0	19.0	19.2
2016	513	28.0	18.3	21.6
2017	582	28.7	20.2	21
2018	566	25.0	22.6	22.4
2019	534	28.0	19.0	26.6
2020	531	31.7	16.7	27.9
2021	526	29.9	17.5	30.8
2022	469	30.7	15.2	30.9
2023	474	29.8	15.8	34.4

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 School Of Inquiry

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	108	5.0	21.6	n/a
2011	196	10.0	19.6	21.9
2012	255	11.0	23.1	20
2013	314	14.0	22.4	19.1
2014	374	16.9	22.0	19.5
2015	438	23.0	19.0	19.2
2016	513	28.0	18.3	21.6
2017	582	28.7	20.2	21
2018	566	25.0	22.6	22.4
2019	534	28.0	19.0	26.6
2020	531	31.7	16.7	27.9
2021	526	29.9	17.5	30.8
2022	469	30.7	15.2	30.9
2023	474	29.8	15.8	34.4

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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