Achievement First Linden Charter School

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Achievement First Linden Charter School is an elementary school serving 756 students in grades K-8 in Brooklyn, New York, located in the New York City Geographic District #19, which is ranked 685 out of 865 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance on state assessments is generally below the New York state average across grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) ranged from 31.94% (7th grade) to 52.27% (8th grade), compared to the state averages of 49.56% (7th grade) and 51.88% (8th grade). In math, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 26.32% (5th grade) to 50.72% (3rd grade), compared to the state averages of 48.93% (5th grade) and 53.93% (3rd grade). The school's performance on state science assessments is also below the state average. Compared to the nearby schools, Imagine Me Leadership Charter School outperforms Achievement First Linden Charter School, despite being located just 0.12 miles away.

The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with African American students performing relatively better, ranking in the top 40% of New York elementary schools for this subgroup, while Hispanic students and students with disabilities rank in the bottom half. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71.63% to 76.39% over the past few years, indicating a high-need student population. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has dropped significantly, from being ranked in the top 25% of New York elementary schools in 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 to being ranked in the bottom 33% in recent years, suggesting a systemic issue that the school needs to address.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 800 Van Siclen Ave
       Brooklyn, NY  11207


(347) 471-2700

District: Achievement First Linden Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1631st of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,182 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  32.3 Help
Number of students:  646

Racial breakdown:

African American:
77.7%
Hispanic:
16.6%
Two or more races:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.6% Help


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Compare Details Achievement First Linden Charter School ranks worse than 66.7% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.66. (See more...)
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Compare Details Achievement First Linden Charter School ranks worse than 65.9% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (77.7%), Hispanic (16.6%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Achievement First Linden Charter School is 32.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Achievement First Linden Charter School is $17,182.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Achievement First Linden Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Achievement First Linden Charter School 1631st of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Achievement First Linden Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Achievement First Linden Charter School 991st of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Achievement First Linden Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Achievement First Linden Charter School 685th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Achievement First Linden Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Achievement First Linden Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.25 630th 2395 73.7%
2019 72.25 610th 2413 74.7%
2022 36.01 1592nd 2434 34.6%
2023 36.42 1542nd 2439 36.8%
2024 33.66 1631st 2445 33.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Achievement First Linden Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.55 183rd 1941 90.6%
2019 80.13 172nd 1859 90.7%
2022 29.75 1555th 2031 23.4%
2023 44.78 919th 2016 54.4%
2024 38.81 1192nd 2110 43.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Achievement First Linden Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.54 274th 2045 86.6%
2019 82.47 251st 2032 87.6%
2022 41.73 1163rd 2099 44.6%
2023 46.22 1004th 2041 50.8%
2024 42.42 1122nd 2078 46.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Achievement First Linden Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.43 78th 730 89.3%
2022 40.16 358th 622 42.4%
2023 27.50 495th 637 22.3%
2024 58.78 224th 766 70.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Achievement First Linden Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.83 324th 2338 86.1%
2019 77.96 450th 2357 80.9%
2022 36.47 1566th 2401 34.8%
2023 39.25 1456th 2403 39.4%
2024 32.64 1664th 2413 31.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Achievement First Linden Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.69 995th 2340 57.5%
2019 63.67 792nd 2358 66.4%
2022 35.67 1578th 2400 34.3%
2023 34.42 1596th 2400 33.5%
2024 36.50 1543rd 2411 36.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Achievement First Linden Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.83 106th 948 88.8%
2019 85.95 94th 891 89.5%
2022 56.43 347th 936 62.9%
2023 54.51 338th 857 60.6%
2024 53.01 384th 927 58.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Achievement First Linden Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 37.66 958th 1503 36.3%
2023 31.45 1030th 1429 27.9%
2024 45.13 774th 1531 49.4%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Achievement First Linden Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Achievement First Linden Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 47.53 735th 1479 50.3%
2023 55.78 609th 1500 59.4%
2024 36.27 991st 1504 34.1%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Achievement First Linden Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 47.07 532nd 1283 58.5%
2023 62.21 328th 1307 74.9%
2024 45.48 589th 1303 54.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Achievement First Linden Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 52.28 506th 1306 61.3%
2023 65.83 331st 1288 74.3%
2024 41.21 757th 1296 41.6%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Achievement First Linden Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 47.47 228th 487 53.2%
2023 59.66 158th 543 70.9%
2024 59.32 174th 594 70.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Achievement First Linden Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 57.25 564th 1454 61.2%
2023 58.01 574th 1463 60.8%
2024 33.70 1024th 1465 30.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Achievement First Linden Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 38.36 892nd 1455 38.7%
2023 52.82 634th 1464 56.7%
2024 41.51 845th 1464 42.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Achievement First Linden Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 62.54 193rd 706 72.7%
2023 66.49 189th 696 72.8%
2024 45.38 359th 705 49.1%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Achievement First Linden Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.18 322nd 953 66.2%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Achievement First Linden Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 2 159 2 25 3 0 0 0 191
2016 1 207 3 34 4 0 0 0 249
2017 2 279 1 47 3 3 0 0 335
2018 3 368 2 80 2 4 3 0 462
2019 2 457 4 87 4 6 2 0 562
2020 2 521 5 104 7 6 6 0 651
2021 5 578 8 120 11 8 7 0 737
2022 7 621 7 123 15 7 13 0 793
2023 7 605 8 107 9 7 13 0 756
2024 5 502 7 107 9 5 11 0 646

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Achievement First Linden Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 191 14.0 13.6 82.2
2016 249 22.0 11.3 0
2017 335 28.9 11.5 88.1
2018 462 40.0 11.5 87
2019 562 7.0 80.2 79.9
2020 651 n/a n/a 83.9
2021 737 22.0 33.5 76.4
2022 793 59.0 13.4 71.6
2023 756 51.0 14.8 n/a
2024 646 20.0 32.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Achievement First Linden Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 191 14.0 13.6 82.2
2016 249 22.0 11.3 0
2017 335 28.9 11.5 88.1
2018 462 40.0 11.5 87
2019 562 7.0 80.2 79.9
2020 651 n/a n/a 83.9
2021 737 22.0 33.5 76.4
2022 793 59.0 13.4 71.6
2023 756 51.0 14.8 n/a
2024 646 20.0 32.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Achievement First Linden Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $759 (4.5%) $16,097 (95.5%) $16,856
2020 $874 (5.5%) $15,076 (94.5%) $15,950
2021 $1,274 (8.0%) $14,701 (92.0%) $15,975
2022 $3,157 (19.3%) $13,167 (80.7%) $16,325
2023 $3,235 (18.8%) $13,947 (81.2%) $17,182

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Achievement First Linden Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 610th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1542nd of 2439 Elementary schools
 37.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Linden Charter School)7231.5
 40.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Achievement First Linden Charter School)7627.7
 48.3%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Linden Charter School)5049.4
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Achievement First Linden Charter School)5553.5
 1.5%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Linden Charter School)4632.9
 13.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Achievement First Linden Charter School)6941.1
 27.9%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students562756
 34.5%
African American457605
 32.4%
American Indian49
 125%
Asian48
 100%
Hispanic87107
 23%
Pacific Islander67
 16.7%
White27
 250%
Two or More Races213
 550%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 646 students attended Achievement First Linden Charter School.

Achievement First Linden Charter School ranks 1631st of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Achievement First Linden Charter School are 78% African American, 17% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian, 1% Asian.


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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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