Serving 105 students in grades 6-8, School Of The Future Brooklyn 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 30-34% (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: 105 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School Of The Future Brooklyn ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Of The Future Brooklyn's student population of 105 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School Of The Future Brooklyn 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 School Of The Future Brooklyn is 0.55, 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
#3940 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
28%
29%
Black
61%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School Of The Future Brooklyn's ranking?
School Of The Future Brooklyn is ranked #3940 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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School Of The Future Brooklyn?
105 students attend School Of The Future Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of School Of The Future Brooklyn students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School Of The Future Brooklyn?
School Of The Future Brooklyn has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School Of The Future Brooklyn offer ?
School Of The Future Brooklyn offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School Of The Future Brooklyn part of?
School Of The Future Brooklyn is part of New York City Geographic District #19 School District.
In what neighborhood is School Of The Future Brooklyn located?
School Of The Future Brooklyn is located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 41 other public schools located in East New York.
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