Summary:
Edmund W Gordon Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School is the sole middle school located in this area, serving grades 6-8. The school has seen fluctuating performance in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 762 out of 1500 in 2022-2023 to 628 out of 1500 in 2024-2025. While the school's ELA proficiency rates are above the state average in some grades, its math and science scores are more mixed, with 7th and 8th grade math proficiency falling below the state average.
With 85.11% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Edmund W Gordon Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School serves a predominantly low-income population. The school's high per-student spending of $24,107 suggests a focus on providing additional support and resources to its students. However, the school also faces challenges with a chronic absenteeism rate of 31.5%, which could be impacting academic performance.
Overall, while Edmund W Gordon Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School has shown some strengths, it also faces inconsistent performance, below-average scores in certain subjects, and high rates of chronic absenteeism. The school's significant investment in its students' education suggests a commitment to supporting this high-poverty community, but more work may be needed to improve academic outcomes.
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