Brooklyn Scholars Charter School

Brooklyn Scholars Charter School is the sole school in the Brooklyn Scholars Charter School District, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 727 students. Despite the socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population, with 79.78% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Brooklyn Scholars Charter School has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, outpacing state and district averages in several key areas.

The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are notably higher than the statewide averages, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates than the state in 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade ELA, as well as 3rd, 7th, and 8th grade Math. Additionally, the school's performance on Regents exams, which are high school-level assessments, is impressive, with 100% proficiency rates on the Common Core ELA and Algebra I Regents exams, far exceeding the statewide averages.

Despite the school's overall strong academic performance, there are a few areas where the school's proficiency rates are lower than the statewide averages, such as 4th grade ELA and Math. These areas may represent opportunities for the school to focus on improving student outcomes. Nevertheless, Brooklyn Scholars Charter School stands out as a high-performing institution within the Brooklyn Scholars Charter School District, consistently delivering strong academic results despite the socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population.