Bushwick Ascend Charter School

Summary:

Bushwick Ascend Charter School is an elementary school serving 799 students in grades K-8 in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. The school stands out for its relatively strong academic performance, particularly for certain student subgroups, as well as its higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby traditional public schools.

Bushwick Ascend Charter School generally outperforms the state average on New York State Assessments across grades and subjects, ranking in the top 25% of New York elementary schools for Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds in English Language Arts and Math. The school spends significantly more per student ($19,823 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby traditional public schools, which range from $21,838 to $30,419 per student, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.7 in 2022-2023, compared to the nearby schools which range from 9.1 to 13.5 students per teacher.

The school's consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade indicates relatively consistent performance, though its statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years. Compared to the nearby New York City Geographic District #32 schools, Bushwick Ascend Charter School performs better on state assessments, with higher proficiency rates across grades and subjects. This highlights the potential benefits of the charter school model in this high-poverty area, where all of the surrounding schools serve a high proportion of students from low-income families.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 751 Knickerbocker Ave
       Brooklyn, NY  11221


(718) 240-9162

District: Bushwick Ascend Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1010th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,823 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  799

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
80.1%
African American:
15.5%
Asian:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.2% Help


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Compare Details Bushwick Ascend Charter School ranks better than 58.7% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.82. (See more...)
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Compare Details Bushwick Ascend Charter School ranks better than 64.2% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.29. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (80.1%), African American (15.5%), Asian (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bushwick Ascend Charter School is 10.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bushwick Ascend Charter School is $19,823.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bushwick Ascend Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bushwick Ascend Charter School 1010th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Bushwick Ascend Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Bushwick Ascend Charter School 539th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Bushwick Ascend Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Bushwick Ascend Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bushwick Ascend Charter School 361st of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bushwick Ascend Charter School

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 51.97 1122nd 2345 52.2%
2015 38.34 1494th 2352 36.5%
2016 45.78 1288th 2366 45.6%
2017 54.68 1056th 2386 55.7%
2018 73.00 573rd 2395 76.1%
2019 75.53 535th 2413 77.8%
2021 14.48 1973rd 2201 10.4%
2022 57.83 979th 2434 59.8%
2023 60.69 901st 2439 63.1%
2024 55.82 1010th 2445 58.7%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Bushwick Ascend Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.24 47th 938 95.0%
2019 72.76 97th 860 88.7%
2022 68.13 189th 1027 81.6%
2023 78.11 110th 1001 89.0%
2024 63.21 220th 1066 79.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Bushwick Ascend Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.88 417th 1941 78.5%
2019 65.57 355th 1859 80.9%
2022 58.06 572nd 2031 71.8%
2023 58.89 560th 2016 72.2%
2024 55.68 674th 2110 68.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bushwick Ascend Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.55 239th 2045 88.3%
2019 84.10 230th 2032 88.7%
2022 67.25 515th 2099 75.5%
2023 72.31 426th 2041 79.1%
2024 68.90 479th 2078 76.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Bushwick Ascend Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.42 149th 730 79.6%
2022 63.45 161st 622 74.1%
2023 66.25 158th 637 75.2%
2024 53.78 273rd 766 64.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Bushwick Ascend Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.40 481st 2338 79.4%
2019 78.34 440th 2357 81.3%
2022 53.18 1087th 2401 54.7%
2023 60.58 878th 2403 63.5%
2024 52.49 1085th 2413 55.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Bushwick Ascend Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.62 629th 2340 73.1%
2019 71.93 581st 2358 75.4%
2022 61.20 860th 2400 64.2%
2023 58.20 936th 2400 61.0%
2024 58.76 923rd 2411 61.7%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Bushwick Ascend Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 57.67 337th 936 64.0%
2023 62.82 266th 857 69.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Bushwick Ascend Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.83 146th 1392 89.5%
2019 85.94 129th 1315 90.2%
2022 72.66 292nd 1503 80.6%
2023 72.02 287th 1429 79.9%
2024 68.66 357th 1531 76.7%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bushwick Ascend Charter School

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 48.18 730th 1455 49.8%
2018 63.77 466th 1438 67.6%
2019 82.19 212th 1439 85.3%
2022 81.60 211th 1479 85.7%
2023 73.42 334th 1500 77.7%
2024 60.29 539th 1504 64.2%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Bushwick Ascend Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 84.26 20th 581 96.6%
2023 82.65 27th 591 95.4%
2024 69.21 78th 615 87.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Bushwick Ascend Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.56 104th 1170 91.1%
2019 73.54 148th 1139 87.0%
2022 70.06 203rd 1283 84.2%
2023 77.51 151st 1307 88.4%
2024 58.24 373rd 1303 71.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bushwick Ascend Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.34 242nd 1245 80.6%
2019 87.99 114th 1241 90.8%
2022 88.50 92nd 1306 93.0%
2023 81.51 169th 1288 86.9%
2024 68.72 308th 1296 76.2%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Bushwick Ascend Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.19 25th 457 94.5%
2022 80.80 57th 487 88.3%
2023 67.43 114th 543 79.0%
2024 36.86 387th 594 34.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Bushwick Ascend Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.46 332nd 1353 75.5%
2019 86.04 150th 1370 89.1%
2022 78.20 236th 1454 83.8%
2023 71.48 364th 1463 75.1%
2024 58.62 562nd 1465 61.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Bushwick Ascend Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.92 613th 1352 54.7%
2019 75.25 277th 1366 79.7%
2022 80.95 214th 1455 85.3%
2023 71.90 333rd 1464 77.3%
2024 59.68 512th 1464 65.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Bushwick Ascend Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.43 139th 810 82.8%
2019 89.94 55th 826 93.3%
2022 89.27 50th 914 94.5%
2023 84.41 98th 943 89.6%
2024 73.56 180th 953 81.1%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Bushwick Ascend Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 0 126 0 82 0 0 0 0 208
2012 7 123 0 110 1 0 6 0 247
2013 7 156 1 245 1 1 6 0 417
2014 8 178 6 346 1 0 2 0 541
2015 9 159 7 451 0 0 4 0 630
2016 10 180 10 541 1 0 3 0 745
2017 11 172 9 595 1 0 2 0 790
2018 9 194 8 667 2 0 3 0 883
2019 8 192 8 672 2 0 5 0 887
2020 11 176 9 708 2 0 5 0 911
2021 15 147 11 708 4 0 8 0 893
2022 11 128 14 657 5 0 15 0 830
2023 10 124 11 640 4 0 10 0 799

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 Bushwick Ascend Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 208 10.0 20.8 78.4
2012 247 16.0 15.4 89.1
2013 417 31.0 13.4 88.5
2014 541 30.9 17.4 91.5
2015 630 43.0 14.6 77.6
2016 745 54.0 13.7 0
2017 790 65.9 11.9 92
2018 883 72.0 12.2 87
2019 887 62.9 14.0 88.5
2020 911 n/a n/a 82.7
2021 893 72.0 12.4 77.7
2022 830 51.4 16.1 81.2
2023 799 74.0 10.7 91.2

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 Bushwick Ascend Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 208 10.0 20.8 78.4
2012 247 16.0 15.4 89.1
2013 417 31.0 13.4 88.5
2014 541 30.9 17.4 91.5
2015 630 43.0 14.6 77.6
2016 745 54.0 13.7 0
2017 790 65.9 11.9 92
2018 883 72.0 12.2 87
2019 887 62.9 14.0 88.5
2020 911 n/a n/a 82.7
2021 893 72.0 12.4 77.7
2022 830 51.4 16.1 81.2
2023 799 74.0 10.7 91.2

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 Bushwick Ascend Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $561 (2.8%) $19,448 (97.2%) $20,009
2020 $00 (0.0%) $16,280 (100.0%) $16,280
2021 $1,249 (8.5%) $13,459 (91.5%) $14,708
2022 $3,152 (18.4%) $13,963 (81.6%) $17,115
2023 $6,087 (30.7%) $13,736 (69.3%) $19,823

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bushwick Ascend Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 535th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 901st of 2439 Elementary schools
 14.8%
Ranks 212th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 334th of 1500 Middle schools
 7.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bushwick Ascend Charter School)5939.6
 19.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Bushwick Ascend Charter School)8255.2
 26.8%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bushwick Ascend Charter School)6450
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Bushwick Ascend Charter School)8766.7
 20.3%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bushwick Ascend Charter School)3861.8
 23.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Bushwick Ascend Charter School)5845.6
 12.4%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bushwick Ascend Charter School)5057.5
 7.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Bushwick Ascend Charter School)6856.8
 11.2%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bushwick Ascend Charter School)5751.9
 5.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Bushwick Ascend Charter School)7060.8
 9.2%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bushwick Ascend Charter School)6672.3
 6.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Bushwick Ascend Charter School)6661.5
 4.5%
   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 Students887799
 9.9%
African American192124
 35.4%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian811
 37.5%
Hispanic672640
 4.8%
Pacific Islander00
White810
 25%
Two or More Races510
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.5%91.2%
 2.7%


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Bushwick Ascend Charter School ranks 1010th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Bushwick Ascend Charter School are 80% Hispanic, 16% African American, 1% Asian, 1% White, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 799 students attended Bushwick 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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