Serving 310 students in grades 6-8, Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School's student population of 310 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1307 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
24%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
57%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School's ranking?
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School is ranked #1307 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School often compared to?
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School?
310 students attend Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School?
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School offer ?
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School part of?
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School is part of Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School located?
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School is located in the Windsor Terrace neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Windsor Terrace.
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