Hebrew Language Academy Charter School

Summary:

Hebrew Language Academy Charter School is an elementary school located in Brooklyn, New York, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 610 students. The school is a public charter school that is part of the New York City Geographic District #22, which is ranked 471 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 2-star rating.

Hebrew Language Academy Charter School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency rates, which have consistently outpaced the state and nearby public schools like PS 236 Mill Basin. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (67.87%) compared to the nearby public schools, and it has demonstrated exceptional performance among its African American and English Language Learner (ELL) student subgroups, ranking in the top 300 and top 61 schools in New York, respectively, for these subgroups. Additionally, the school's relatively high spending per student ($20,931 in 2022-2023) and low student-teacher ratio (16:1) may contribute to its academic success.

While Hebrew Language Academy Charter School has maintained a strong academic performance over the years, with its ranking among New York elementary schools ranging from 449 to 1680 out of over 2,000 schools, there are some disparities in the performance of different student subgroups. For example, the school's ranking for male students and special education students is lower than for other subgroups. Nevertheless, the school's unique characteristics and exceptional academic achievements set it apart from the nearby public schools, suggesting a focus on providing a quality education to its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 2186 Mill Ave
       Brooklyn, NY  11234


(718) 377-7200

District: Hebrew Language Academy Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1114th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,931 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  610

Racial breakdown:

African American:
67.9%
White:
21.1%
Hispanic:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hebrew Language Academy Charter School ranks better than 54.3% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.67. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hebrew Language Academy Charter School ranks better than 51.1% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (67.9%), White (21.1%), Hispanic (7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hebrew Language Academy Charter School is 16. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hebrew Language Academy Charter School is $20,931.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hebrew Language Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 1114th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Hebrew Language Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 733rd of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Hebrew Language Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Hebrew Language Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 471st of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hebrew Language Academy Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Hebrew Language Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 52.16 1048th 2325 54.9%
2014 60.54 873rd 2345 62.8%
2015 77.96 449th 2352 80.9%
2016 64.40 789th 2366 66.7%
2017 56.18 1014th 2386 57.5%
2018 53.26 1111th 2395 53.6%
2019 55.39 1025th 2413 57.5%
2021 26.83 1680th 2201 23.7%
2022 51.02 1149th 2434 52.8%
2023 51.67 1114th 2439 54.3%
See the entire list of New York Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Hebrew Language Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.40 355th 938 62.2%
2019 46.76 358th 860 58.4%
2023 84.35 61st 1001 93.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Hebrew Language Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.69 436th 1941 77.5%
2019 68.90 307th 1859 83.5%
2021 62.02 290th 1044 72.2%
2022 52.43 727th 2031 64.2%
2023 41.08 1046th 2016 48.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hebrew Language Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.59 665th 2045 67.5%
2019 61.85 606th 2032 70.2%
2021 31.77 1229th 1678 26.8%
2022 58.37 720th 2099 65.7%
2023 58.25 717th 2041 64.9%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at Hebrew Language Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.33 1193rd 2338 49.0%
2019 49.18 1171st 2357 50.3%
2021 46.45 1052nd 1955 46.2%
2022 57.80 968th 2401 59.7%
2023 56.40 987th 2403 58.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Hebrew Language Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.97 1016th 2340 56.6%
2019 62.52 818th 2358 65.3%
2021 19.10 1688th 1961 13.9%
2022 44.55 1317th 2400 45.1%
2023 46.68 1238th 2400 48.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Hebrew Language Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.54 278th 948 70.7%
2019 60.71 268th 891 69.9%
2021 37.88 259th 427 39.3%
2022 62.42 281st 936 70.0%
2023 61.01 285th 857 66.7%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for elementary school White students at Hebrew Language Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.22 822nd 1408 41.6%
2019 60.05 521st 1338 61.1%
2022 66.80 440th 1399 68.5%
2023 49.51 707th 1337 47.1%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hebrew Language Academy Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hebrew Language Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 42.03 833rd 1455 42.7%
2018 49.36 697th 1438 51.5%
2019 45.38 722nd 1439 49.8%
2021 20.16 1073rd 1242 13.6%
2022 67.67 388th 1479 73.8%
2023 49.22 733rd 1500 51.1%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Hebrew Language Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.07 11th 591 98.1%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Hebrew Language Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.41 525th 1170 55.1%
2019 34.57 740th 1139 35.0%
2022 61.42 295th 1283 77.0%
2023 56.16 403rd 1307 69.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hebrew Language Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.70 428th 1245 65.6%
2019 51.36 497th 1241 60.0%
2021 14.39 898th 935 4.0%
2022 64.76 321st 1306 75.4%
2023 57.62 464th 1288 64.0%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Hebrew Language Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 63.06 122nd 487 74.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Hebrew Language Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.12 594th 1353 56.1%
2019 46.60 697th 1370 49.1%
2021 20.58 933rd 1066 12.5%
2022 66.56 397th 1454 72.7%
2023 56.51 606th 1463 58.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Hebrew Language Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.40 741st 1352 45.2%
2019 42.77 730th 1366 46.6%
2021 23.05 887th 1071 17.2%
2022 66.92 368th 1455 74.7%
2023 43.15 827th 1464 43.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Hebrew Language Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.04 238th 663 64.1%
2019 49.32 272nd 653 58.3%
2021 23.34 207th 253 18.2%
2022 77.74 98th 706 86.1%
2023 59.93 235th 696 66.2%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Hebrew Language Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 89.38 48th 914 94.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Hebrew Language Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.14 363rd 763 52.4%
2019 61.87 277th 716 61.3%
2022 60.67 272nd 748 63.6%
2023 52.61 373rd 772 51.7%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, April 1, 2019

Open Quote I wish I could give a half star. Horrible administration and bullying is basically ignored.
This is not a place for a student with an IEP or any special needs. HLA will gladly accept special needs children and not do the work or follow their IEP. Horrible school and in the middle of the school year the principal QUIT! smdh! Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, July 21, 2018

Open Quote Poor curriculum, poor leadership, third floor is nuts. Students out of control. Not a school that has it together Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Open Quote Best School!!! Close Quote


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Friday, November 7, 2014

Open Quote My son is in his second year at HLA. We love it. The school offers a warm, nurturing environment. The teachers are young and enthusiastic. There are two teachers per class. Art, music, gym and chess are offered during the week. My son loves going to school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hebrew Language Academy Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 90 58 0 9 0 n/a n/a 2 159
2011 124 89 5 6 0 0 3 0 227
2012 166 115 0 18 1 0 12 0 312
2013 195 175 2 16 1 0 3 0 392
2014 253 195 3 16 0 0 3 0 470
2015 261 177 4 20 2 0 3 0 467
2016 302 225 4 23 2 0 7 0 563
2017 320 255 7 20 2 0 8 0 612
2018 326 345 13 32 2 0 9 0 727
2019 260 404 12 37 1 0 6 0 720
2020 162 434 12 55 2 1 4 0 670
2021 121 409 9 49 2 1 4 0 595
2022 88 381 12 48 2 1 8 0 540
2023 129 414 11 43 2 3 8 0 610

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 Hebrew Language Academy Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 159 n/a n/a 63.7
2011 227 22.0 10.3 28.6
2012 312 29.0 10.7 62.5
2013 392 40.0 9.8 62.2
2014 470 47.0 9.9 64.5
2015 467 47.0 9.9 64.5
2016 563 n/a n/a n/a
2017 612 64.9 9.4 57.7
2018 727 56.0 12.9 64.9
2019 720 67.5 10.6 65.8
2020 670 24.0 27.9 69.7
2021 595 15.9 37.3 56.3
2022 540 13.0 41.5 56.9
2023 610 38.0 16.0 76.9

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 Hebrew Language Academy Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 159 n/a n/a 63.7
2011 227 22.0 10.3 28.6
2012 312 29.0 10.7 62.5
2013 392 40.0 9.8 62.2
2014 470 47.0 9.9 64.5
2015 467 47.0 9.9 64.5
2016 563 n/a n/a n/a
2017 612 64.9 9.4 57.7
2018 727 56.0 12.9 64.9
2019 720 67.5 10.6 65.8
2020 670 24.0 27.9 69.7
2021 595 15.9 37.3 56.3
2022 540 13.0 41.5 56.9
2023 610 38.0 16.0 76.9

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hebrew Language Academy Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $585 (3.0%) $18,779 (97.0%) $19,364
2020 $822 (5.3%) $14,684 (94.7%) $15,506
2021 $2,136 (14.7%) $12,413 (85.3%) $14,550
2022 $3,074 (16.3%) $15,836 (83.7%) $18,910
2023 $2,410 (11.5%) $18,521 (88.5%) $20,931

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hebrew Language Academy Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1025th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1114th of 2439 Elementary schools
 3.2%
Ranks 722nd of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 733rd of 1500 Middle schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hebrew Language Academy Charter School)6881
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Hebrew Language Academy Charter School)7486.7
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hebrew Language Academy Charter School)4958.9
 9.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Hebrew Language Academy Charter School)6246.6
 15.5%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hebrew Language Academy Charter School)2244
 22%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Hebrew Language Academy Charter School)4241.8
 0.2%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hebrew Language Academy Charter School)4627.1
 18.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Hebrew Language Academy Charter School)3938.9
 0.1%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hebrew Language Academy Charter School)3643.3
 7.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Hebrew Language Academy Charter School)4049.2
 9.2%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hebrew Language Academy Charter School)4968.9
 19.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Hebrew Language Academy Charter School)1564
 49%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Hebrew Language Academy Charter School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students720610
 15.3%
African American404414
 2.5%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1211
 8.3%
Hispanic3743
 16.2%
Pacific Islander03
White260129
 50.4%
Two or More Races68
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.8%76.9%
 11.1%


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Hebrew Language Academy Charter School ranks 1114th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Hebrew Language Academy Charter School are 68% African American, 21% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 610 students attended Hebrew Language Academy 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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