Summary:
The 11217 zip code of Brooklyn, New York is home to 12 diverse schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 5 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. This area showcases a wide range of academic performance, with standout schools like Brooklyn Technical High School and Math and Science Exploratory School leading the pack, while others, such as Khalil Gibran International Academy and New Dawn Charter High School, struggle to meet state standards.
The top-performing schools in the area, Brooklyn Technical High School and Math and Science Exploratory School, consistently achieve high proficiency rates on Regents exams and state assessments, often exceeding the New York City Geographic District #13 and state averages. In contrast, some schools struggle academically, with significantly lower proficiency rates compared to the state.
The data also reveals significant variations in student demographics and resource allocation across the schools. The percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients ranges from 31.65% at PS 282 Park Slope to 93.13% at New Dawn Charter High School. Similarly, spending per student varies widely, from $10,574 at Brooklyn Technical High School to $77,538 at PS 369 Coy L Cox School, an alternative school. These disparities highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying factors contributing to the performance gaps among schools in the 11217 zip code.
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