Serving 655 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Leadership Preparatory Brownsville 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 is 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School's student population of 655 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
655 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School is 0.32, 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
#2027 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
81%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School's ranking?
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School is ranked #2027 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School often compared to?
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brownsville Ascend Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School?
655 students attend Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School?
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School offer ?
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School part of?
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School is part of Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School located?
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School is located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 28 other public schools located in Brownsville.
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