Summary:
The 11219 zip code area of Brooklyn, New York is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. This diverse set of schools serves students from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds, with high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch across the district.
Within this area, a few schools stand out as top performers. Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187, a middle school, is ranked 39th out of 1,504 middle schools in New York state and has exceptional test scores, with over 90% of students proficient in ELA and math. Similarly, PS 105 Blythebourne (The), an elementary school, is ranked 222nd out of 2,445 elementary schools in the state and boasts very strong test scores. In contrast, other schools in the area, such as PS 131, struggle with lower proficiency rates.
The data reveals a wide range in school performance within the 11219 zip code. While some schools like Christa McAuliffe and PS 105 Blythebourne excel, outpacing district and state averages, others lag behind. The high school, West Brooklyn Community High School, has a relatively high graduation rate of 84.3% but lower test scores compared to state and district averages. Understanding the factors contributing to these differences in performance could help inform strategies to raise achievement across all schools in the New York City Geographic District #20 and New York City Geographic District #15 areas.
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