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New American Academy Charter School vs. P.s. 135 Sheldon A Brookner

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School Overview

School
New American Academy Charter School
9301 Ave B
Brooklyn, NY 11236
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 135 Sheldon A Brookner
684 Linden Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11203
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 269 students in grades Kindergarten-5, New American Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 135 Sheldon A Brookner ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
269 students
318 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New American Academy Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 135 Sheldon A Brookner over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New American Academy Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 135 Sheldon A Brookner.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New American Academy Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 135 Sheldon A Brookner over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New American Academy Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New American Academy Charter School School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 135 Sheldon A Brookner with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #18 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2473 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#2277 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New American Academy Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 135 Sheldon A Brookner, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in NY)
50-54%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New American Academy Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New American Academy Charter School School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 135 Sheldon A Brookner who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 135 Sheldon A Brookner who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 135 Sheldon A Brookner who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of New American Academy Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 135 Sheldon A Brookner by grade.
Pre-K Students
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38
Kindergarten Students
39
46
Grade 1 Students
54
44
Grade 2 Students
35
40
Grade 3 Students
43
46
Grade 4 Students
51
53
Grade 5 Students
47
51

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at New American Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New American Academy Charter School School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 135 Sheldon A Brookner, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New American Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New American Academy Charter School School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 135 Sheldon A Brookner, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New American Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New American Academy Charter School School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 135 Sheldon A Brookner, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
86%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New American Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New American Academy Charter School School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 135 Sheldon A Brookner, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New American Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New American Academy Charter School School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 135 Sheldon A Brookner, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New American Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New American Academy Charter School School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 135 Sheldon A Brookner, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.25
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of New American Academy Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New American Academy Charter School School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 135 Sheldon A Brookner, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
89%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New American Academy Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New American Academy Charter School School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 135 Sheldon A Brookner, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New American Academy Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New American Academy Charter School School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 135 Sheldon A Brookner, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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