Summary:
The 11205 zip code area of Brooklyn, New York is home to 14 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools. This diverse educational landscape features a mix of high-performing charter schools and public schools that struggle academically.
The standout schools in the area are Community Roots Charter School and Community Partnership Charter School, which consistently rank among the top elementary schools in New York state. These charter schools boast impressive proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, often exceeding 70% across all grade levels. In contrast, several public schools like Ps 46 Edward C Blum, Ps 67 Charles A Dorsey, and Ps 270 Johann Dekalb struggle academically, with proficiency rates often below 30%.
The data also reveals that the majority of schools in the 11205 zip code area have high free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting significant socioeconomic challenges facing the student population. This likely contributes to the academic disparities observed between the charter schools and public schools. Additionally, the high schools in the area have graduation rates below the state average and dropout rates that are higher than the state average, indicating a need for targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.
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