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Community Roots Charter Middle School

Grades: 6-8
Staff Pick
50 Navy Street, 3rd Floor
Brooklyn NY 11201
Phone: 718-522-2166

Our Insights

Community Roots Charter Middle School is a charter school that serves grades 6-8. 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 enter a lottery that is separate from the NYC Public Schools enrollment process. A charter school gives priority to children residing in its school district. For more information visit our Charter School page, and the school's website under "Contact & Location."

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School Stats

Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average

Is this school safe and well-run?

From the 2019-20 NY State Report Card

How many students were suspended?
30%
4% Citywide Average

How do students perform academically?

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
54%
47% Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
67%
51% Citywide Average

Who does this school serve?

From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot

Enrollment
465
Asian
7%
Black
21%
Hispanic
14%
White
46%
Other
11%
Free or reduced priced lunch
31%
Students with disabilities
29%
English language learners
1%

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?
38%
41% Citywide Average
How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
49%
31% Citywide Average


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Contact & Location

Location

Downtown Brooklyn (District 13)
Trains: 2 Line, 3 Line to Clark St; 4 Line, 5 Line to Court St-Borough Hall; A Line, C Line, R Line to Jay St-MetroTech; F Line to York St; B Line, Q Line to DeKalb Ave
Buses: B25, B26, B38, B41, B45, B52, B54, B57, B61, B62, B65, B67, B103

Contact

Principal
Perren Peterson/Erin Carstensen

Other Details

Shared campus?
Yes
This school shares the building with PS 287
Metal detectors?
No

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