Brownsville Ascend Charter School

Summary:

Brownsville Ascend Charter School is an elementary school serving grades K-8 in the diverse Brooklyn neighborhood of Brownsville, New York. This high-performing charter school has consistently strong academic outcomes, outpacing the state and nearby New York City Geographic District #23 and New York City Geographic District #17 schools.

Brownsville Ascend Charter School has shown impressive academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math exceeding the state average in most grade levels. For example, 62.64% of 8th graders were proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 55.2%, and 65.35% of 4th graders were proficient in Math, compared to the state average of 53.85%. The school's statewide ranking of 1196 out of 2439 New York elementary schools and 3-star rating from SchoolDigger are also higher than the nearby PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz, Gregory Jocko Jackson-Sports-Arts, and other local schools, which generally have lower rankings and 1-2 star ratings.

Brownsville Ascend Charter School's strong performance extends to specific student subgroups, with its African American, special education, and low-income students ranking in the top third of New York elementary schools. This suggests the school is effectively addressing the needs of traditionally underserved populations. Additionally, the school's higher spending per student of $18,264, compared to the $17,419 to $30,961 range at nearby traditional public schools, may contribute to its ability to provide a high-quality education and promote equity.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 1501 Pitkin Ave
       Brooklyn, NY  11212-4296


(347) 294-2600

District: Brownsville Ascend Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1196th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,264 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  871

Racial breakdown:

African American:
83.4%
Hispanic:
12.4%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.5% Help


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Compare Details Brownsville Ascend Charter School ranks better than 51% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details Brownsville Ascend Charter School ranks worse than 58.2% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.87. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (83.4%), Hispanic (12.4%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brownsville Ascend Charter School is 14.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brownsville Ascend Charter School is $18,264.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Brownsville Ascend Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brownsville Ascend Charter School 1196th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Brownsville Ascend Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Brownsville Ascend Charter School 873rd of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Brownsville Ascend Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Brownsville Ascend Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brownsville Ascend Charter School 546th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brownsville Ascend Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Brownsville Ascend Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 55.84 953rd 2325 59.0%
2016 52.75 1110th 2366 53.1%
2017 68.39 708th 2386 70.3%
2018 77.59 447th 2395 81.3%
2019 82.93 361st 2413 85.0%
2021 23.25 1793rd 2201 18.5%
2022 52.29 1118th 2434 54.1%
2023 48.90 1196th 2439 51.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Brownsville Ascend Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.74 287th 1941 85.2%
2019 79.08 189th 1859 89.8%
2022 63.66 463rd 2031 77.2%
2023 53.11 688th 2016 65.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Brownsville Ascend Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.33 202nd 2045 90.1%
2019 89.86 143rd 2032 93.0%
2022 61.88 635th 2099 69.7%
2023 58.88 700th 2041 65.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Brownsville Ascend Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.04 46th 730 93.7%
2022 54.40 229th 622 63.2%
2023 72.37 116th 637 81.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Brownsville Ascend Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.94 420th 2338 82.0%
2019 84.56 299th 2357 87.3%
2021 19.32 1678th 1955 14.2%
2022 54.60 1053rd 2401 56.1%
2023 55.69 1005th 2403 58.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Brownsville Ascend Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.24 545th 2340 76.7%
2019 77.26 465th 2358 80.3%
2021 27.52 1498th 1961 23.6%
2022 49.86 1167th 2400 51.4%
2023 42.42 1354th 2400 43.6%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Brownsville Ascend Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.66 63rd 948 93.4%
2019 91.87 51st 891 94.3%
2022 70.95 226th 936 75.9%
2023 62.87 265th 857 69.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Brownsville Ascend Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.72 135th 1392 90.3%
2022 35.06 1029th 1503 31.5%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Brownsville Ascend Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Brownsville Ascend Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 31.20 1001st 1429 30.0%
2017 34.98 950th 1455 34.7%
2018 56.74 560th 1438 61.1%
2019 72.30 343rd 1439 76.2%
2021 28.57 938th 1242 24.5%
2022 56.13 590th 1479 60.1%
2023 42.87 873rd 1500 41.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Brownsville Ascend Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.40 849th 1170 27.4%
2019 48.42 437th 1139 61.6%
2021 42.09 264th 522 49.4%
2022 51.92 441st 1283 65.6%
2023 44.10 631st 1307 51.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Brownsville Ascend Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.32 337th 1245 72.9%
2019 82.21 160th 1241 87.1%
2022 66.33 304th 1306 76.7%
2023 48.63 597th 1288 53.6%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Brownsville Ascend Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.12 386th 543 28.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Brownsville Ascend Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.92 609th 1353 55.0%
2019 77.40 263rd 1370 80.8%
2021 28.36 827th 1066 22.4%
2022 54.76 614th 1454 57.8%
2023 43.07 839th 1463 42.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Brownsville Ascend Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.49 496th 1352 63.3%
2019 63.75 413th 1366 69.8%
2021 34.97 716th 1071 33.1%
2022 55.98 545th 1455 62.5%
2023 42.32 843rd 1464 42.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Brownsville Ascend Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.12 117th 663 82.4%
2019 84.85 77th 653 88.2%
2022 71.68 140th 706 80.2%
2023 56.62 269th 696 61.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Brownsville Ascend Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.70 122nd 810 84.9%
2023 60.21 314th 943 66.7%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Brownsville Ascend Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 0 153 0 18 3 n/a n/a 0 174
2011 0 226 0 23 0 0 0 0 249
2013 2 464 2 40 3 0 20 0 531
2014 3 581 2 65 5 0 1 0 657
2015 3 689 6 78 7 0 2 0 785
2016 0 785 7 95 8 0 7 0 902
2017 3 880 7 110 11 0 6 0 1017
2018 7 892 7 107 13 0 9 0 1035
2019 7 912 6 109 8 1 8 0 1051
2020 10 886 12 130 7 2 10 0 1057
2021 12 874 10 129 11 1 12 0 1049
2022 6 777 9 116 7 2 12 0 929
2023 9 726 10 108 5 2 11 0 871

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 Brownsville Ascend Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 174 n/a n/a 81.6
2011 249 12.0 20.7 79.9
2013 531 26.0 20.4 81
2014 657 41.5 15.8 64.5
2015 785 35.0 22.4 11
2016 902 63.0 14.3 0
2017 1017 72.0 14.1 83.2
2018 1035 75.0 13.8 86.3
2019 1051 85.9 12.2 84
2020 1057 n/a n/a 75.4
2021 1049 74.0 14.1 n/a
2022 929 53.8 17.2 78.6
2023 871 60.0 14.5 93.5

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 Brownsville Ascend Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 174 n/a n/a 81.6
2011 249 12.0 20.7 79.9
2013 531 26.0 20.4 81
2014 657 41.5 15.8 64.5
2015 785 35.0 22.4 11
2016 902 63.0 14.3 0
2017 1017 72.0 14.1 83.2
2018 1035 75.0 13.8 86.3
2019 1051 85.9 12.2 84
2020 1057 n/a n/a 75.4
2021 1049 74.0 14.1 n/a
2022 929 53.8 17.2 78.6
2023 871 60.0 14.5 93.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Brownsville Ascend Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $539 (2.7%) $19,702 (97.3%) $20,241
2020 $00 (0.0%) $17,128 (100.0%) $17,128
2021 $1,142 (7.7%) $13,762 (92.3%) $14,904
2022 $2,649 (14.1%) $16,179 (85.9%) $18,828
2023 $6,277 (34.4%) $11,987 (65.6%) $18,264

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brownsville Ascend Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 361st of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1196th of 2439 Elementary schools
 34.1%
Ranks 343rd of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 873rd of 1500 Middle schools
 34.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brownsville Ascend Charter School)7057
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Brownsville Ascend Charter School)8059.6
 20.4%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brownsville Ascend Charter School)7452.9
 21.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Brownsville Ascend Charter School)8465.4
 18.7%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brownsville Ascend Charter School)5646.7
 9.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Brownsville Ascend Charter School)7235.2
 36.8%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Brownsville Ascend Charter School)5527.4
 27.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Brownsville Ascend Charter School)5727.2
 29.8%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Brownsville Ascend Charter School)4652
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Brownsville Ascend Charter School)5640.2
 15.8%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Brownsville Ascend Charter School)5162.6
 11.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Brownsville Ascend Charter School)6942.7
 26.3%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1051871
 17.1%
African American912726
 20.4%
American Indian85
 37.5%
Asian610
 66.7%
Hispanic109108
 0.9%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White79
 28.6%
Two or More Races811
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84%93.5%
 9.4%


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Students at Brownsville Ascend Charter School are 83% African American, 12% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% White.

Brownsville Ascend Charter School ranks 1196th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 871 students attended Brownsville Ascend Charter School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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