Restoration Academy

31 New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 94 students in grades 6-8, Restoration Academy ranks in the bottom 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 94 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Restoration Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Restoration Academy's student population of 94 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
94 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Restoration Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Restoration Academy is 0.46, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#4215 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
46%
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20-24%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Restoration Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
8%
10%
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Hispanic
17%
29%
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Black
71%
16%
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White
1%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Restoration Academy's ranking?
Restoration Academy is ranked #4215 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Restoration Academy?
94 students attend Restoration Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Restoration Academy students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Restoration Academy?
Restoration Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Restoration Academy offer ?
Restoration Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Restoration Academy part of?
In what neighborhood is Restoration Academy located?
Restoration Academy is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 94 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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