Summary:
The 11238 zip code area of Brooklyn, New York is home to 14 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools. This diverse educational landscape offers families a range of options to choose from when selecting the right school for their children.
Among the standout schools in this area are PS 11 Purvis J Behan and PS 316 Elijah Stroud, both of which consistently rank among the top elementary schools in New York. These schools demonstrate exceptional student performance on state assessments, with over 90% proficiency in English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, some schools like Explore Exceed Charter School and Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School have lower proficiency rates, particularly in Math.
The high schools in the area, such as Benjamin Banneker Academy and Gotham Professional Arts Academy, have graduation rates around 84% and dropout rates around 5%, which are close to the New York City Geographic District #13 and state averages. However, the data reveals significant differences in academic performance between the top-performing and lower-performing schools, even within the same district, suggesting that factors beyond just district-level resources and policies may be contributing to these disparities.
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