Leep Dual Language Academy Charter School is an elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade. With a diverse student population, the school has a majority Hispanic enrollment (86.05%) and is part of the New York City Geographic District #15.
Leep Dual Language Academy Charter School stands out for its strong support of English Language Learners (ELLs), ranking 187 out of 1,001 New York elementary schools for ELL student performance. The school also excels in math, with 56.58% of 3rd graders and 70.27% of 4th graders scoring proficient or better on the 2022-2023 New York State Assessments, outperforming the statewide averages. However, the school has seen a decline in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, from 53.66% in 2021-2022 to 34.21% in 2022-2023 for 3rd grade, an area the school may want to focus on improving.
Compared to nearby public schools, such as PS 169 Sunset Park, Leep Dual Language Academy Charter School generally performs better in math proficiency but lags behind in ELA proficiency. The school also has a high percentage of students (84.75%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among its student population. Despite these challenges, Leep Dual Language Academy Charter School's diverse student body, high per-student spending, and strong support for ELLs make it a unique and noteworthy school in the Brooklyn community.
Leep Dual Language Academy Charter School
In the 2022-23 school year, 387 students attended Leep Dual Language Academy Charter School.
Students at Leep Dual Language Academy Charter School are 86% Hispanic, 6% White, 4% African American, 2% Asian.
Leep Dual Language Academy Charter School ranks 1104th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.