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Brownsville Ascend Charter School

1501 Pitkin Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 699 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Brownsville Ascend Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 699 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brownsville Ascend Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Brownsville Ascend Charter School's student population of 699 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
699 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

School Rankings

Brownsville Ascend Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brownsville Ascend Charter School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2398 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
45%
52%
48%
49%
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
13%
30%
Black
83%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brownsville Ascend Charter School's ranking?
Brownsville Ascend Charter School is ranked #2398 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Brownsville Ascend Charter School often compared to?
Brownsville Ascend Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Brownsville Ascend Charter School?
699 students attend Brownsville Ascend Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Brownsville Ascend Charter School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brownsville Ascend Charter School?
Brownsville Ascend Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brownsville Ascend Charter School offer ?
Brownsville Ascend Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brownsville Ascend Charter School part of?
Brownsville Ascend Charter School is part of Brownsville Ascend Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Brownsville Ascend Charter School located?
Brownsville Ascend Charter School is located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 28 other public schools located in Brownsville.

School Reviews

5   3/24/2023
I love the culture and curriculum of this school. My daughter has excelled so well and her teachers are her biggest motivators.
- Posted by Parent - Canineya Means-Castor
5   3/24/2023
Absolutely love the culture and curriculum of this school. My daughter is motivated to learn and progress and the teachers are very attentive to her needs.
- Posted by Parent - Canineya Means

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 699 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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