Serving 489 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Brooklyn Dreams 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 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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-8
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brooklyn Dreams Charter School's student population of 489 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
489 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Motto
Academic Excellence, Lifelong Success
School Rankings
Brooklyn Dreams Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn Dreams Charter School is 0.59, 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
#2509 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
21%
31%
Black
60%
15%
White
5%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn Dreams Charter School's ranking?
Brooklyn Dreams Charter School is ranked #2509 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Brooklyn Dreams Charter School often compared to?
Brooklyn Dreams Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Brooklyn Dreams Charter School?
489 students attend Brooklyn Dreams Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Brooklyn Dreams Charter School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brooklyn Dreams Charter School?
Brooklyn Dreams Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Dreams Charter School offer ?
Brooklyn Dreams Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brooklyn Dreams Charter School part of?
Brooklyn Dreams Charter School is part of Brooklyn Dreams Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Brooklyn Dreams Charter School located?
Brooklyn Dreams Charter School is located in the Kensington neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Kensington.
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