Brooklyn Avenue School vs. William L Buck School
Should you attend Brooklyn Avenue School or William L Buck School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Brooklyn Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
William L Buck School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 358 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Brooklyn Avenue School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 310 students in grades Kindergarten-6, William L Buck School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
358 students
310 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1664 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1220 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
37
38
Grade 1 Students
59
36
Grade 2 Students
48
41
Grade 3 Students
48
42
Grade 4 Students
59
45
Grade 5 Students
56
50
Grade 6 Students
51
58
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
20%
% Hispanic
45%
42%
% Black
23%
23%
% White
14%
13%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
