Serving 1,165 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Uncommon Bed-stuy West Charter School Nyc ranks in the top 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 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,165 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Uncommon Bed-stuy West Charter School Nyc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Uncommon Bed-stuy West Charter School Nyc's student population of 1,165 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,165 students
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
School Rankings
Uncommon Bed-stuy West Charter School Nyc ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Uncommon Bed-stuy West Charter School Nyc is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1617 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
17%
31%
Black
76%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uncommon Bed-stuy West Charter School Nyc's ranking?
Uncommon Bed-stuy West Charter School Nyc is ranked #1617 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Uncommon Bed-stuy West Charter School Nyc?
The graduation rate of Uncommon Bed-stuy West Charter School Nyc is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Uncommon Bed-stuy West Charter School Nyc?
1,165 students attend Uncommon Bed-stuy West Charter School Nyc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Uncommon Bed-stuy West Charter School Nyc students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Uncommon Bed-stuy West Charter School Nyc?
Uncommon Bed-stuy West Charter School Nyc has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Uncommon Bed-stuy West Charter School Nyc offer ?
Uncommon Bed-stuy West Charter School Nyc offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Uncommon Bed-stuy West Charter School Nyc part of?
Uncommon Bed-stuy West Charter School Nyc is part of Uncommon Bed-Stuy West Charter School Nyc School District.
In what neighborhood is Uncommon Bed-stuy West Charter School Nyc located?
Uncommon Bed-stuy West Charter School Nyc is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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