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New York City Geographic District #21


At a glance
472ndof 874 New York districts▲ 65
Better than 45% of New York districts
501 West Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224
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Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 46% of districts
40
Schools
33,610
Students
2
5-star schools
Top rankedMark Twain Is 239 For The Gifted And Talented26th of 1,500 New York middle schools
Biggest riser
Ps 90 Edna Cohen School up 1,033 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller 7 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
2★
1★
2 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

New York City Geographic District #21 is home to 40 schools, including 22 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 12 high schools, serving students across Brooklyn. The district as a whole is ranked 472 out of 874 in New York state and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

A few schools stand out in the district, including Mark Twain IS 239 For The Gifted And Talented, a high-performing middle school ranked 26th in the state with a 5-star rating, and IS 98 Bay Academy, another 5-star middle school ranked 35th in the state. At the elementary level, Ps 101 Verrazano (The) is a standout, ranked 251st in the state with a 4-star rating. The district's high schools include Kingsborough Early College School, which performs well on Regents exams.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district. While some schools excel, others struggle with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism rates. This suggests unequal access to resources and opportunities for students. The district will need to address these inequities to ensure all students in New York City Geographic District #21 receive a high-quality education.

Ranking:
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E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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