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Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School
Grades:
K-8
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856 Quincy Street
Brooklyn NY 11221
Brooklyn NY 11221
Phone:
718-246-5681
Our Insights
This is a charter school. It is an independent public school open to all New York City students.
Why might this school be a good fit? It offers another option. Charter schools vary in approach and discipline and some offer longer school days and school years.
To enroll in this school, you must participate in a lottery that is separate from the DOE school enrollment process. A charter school gives priority to children residing in its school district. For more information visit our Charter School page.
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Near
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than the citywide average
Is this school safe and well-run?
From the 2023-2024 NYC School Survey
How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
66%
80%
Citywide Average
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
83%
59%
Citywide Average
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
52%
81%
Citywide Average
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
57%
82%
Citywide Average
From the 2019-20 NY State Report Card
How many students were suspended?
6%
1%
Citywide Average
From the 2023-24 School Quality Report
How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
68%
80%
Citywide Average
Years of principal experience at this school
7.0
How do students perform academically?
From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database
How many elementary school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
49%
53%
Citywide Average
How many elementary school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
54%
50%
Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
42%
52%
Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
57%
57%
Citywide Average
From the 2023-24 School Quality Guide
How many 8th-graders earn high school credit?
2%
35%
Citywide Average
Who does this school serve?
From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot
Enrollment
559
Asian
2%
Black
67%
Hispanic
28%
White
1%
Other
2%
Free or reduced priced lunch
82%
Students with disabilities
20%
English language learners
8%
How does this school serve special populations?
From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database
How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
17%
27%
Citywide Average
How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
42%
21%
Citywide Average
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
0%
17%
Citywide Average
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
0%
12%
Citywide Average
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Contact & Location
Location
Bedford-Stuyvesant
(District 16)
Trains:
, 
to Gates Ave
, to Gates Ave
Buses:
B47, B52, Q24
Contact
Principal
Sally Girouard
Other Details
Shared campus?
No
This school is in its own building.
Metal detectors?
No
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