Summary:
The 11237 zip code area of Brooklyn, New York is home to 13 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 5 high schools. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools in the area, with significant disparities in academic achievement and resource allocation.
Among the standout schools are Achievement First-Bushwick Charter School, which ranks in the top 701 elementary schools in New York state, and PS 376, an elementary school that ranks among the top 703 in the state. These schools demonstrate strong performance on state assessments, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, other schools in the area, such as PS 123 Suydam and PS 86 Irvington (The), struggle with proficiency rates well below the state average.
The data also reveals disparities in funding, with per-student spending ranging from $14,371 to $29,192 across the schools. This suggests potential inequities in resource allocation, which may contribute to the performance gaps observed. Additionally, the high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 75.2% to 95.12%, indicate a high-need student population across the schools in the New York City Geographic District #32.
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