Serving 116 students in grades 6-8, Key Collegiate Charter School ranks in the top 50% 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2175 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
77%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Key Collegiate Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Key Collegiate Charter School's ranking?
Key Collegiate Charter School is ranked #2175 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Key Collegiate Charter School?
116 students attend Key Collegiate Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Key Collegiate Charter School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Key Collegiate Charter School?
Key Collegiate Charter School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Key Collegiate Charter School offer ?
Key Collegiate Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Key Collegiate Charter School part of?
Key Collegiate Charter School is part of Key Collegiate Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Key Collegiate Charter School located?
Key Collegiate Charter School is located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 28 other public schools located in Brownsville.
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