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Bushwick Ascend Charter Middle School

Grades: 5-8
2 Aberdeen Street
Brooklyn NY 11207
Phone: 929-276-4047

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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.

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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 2021-22 School Quality Guide

How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
40%
79% 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?
57%
65% Citywide Average
How many elementary school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
49%
56% Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
60%
46% Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
66%
51% Citywide Average

From the 2021-22 School Quality Guide

How many 8th-graders earn high school credit?
51%
39% Citywide Average

Who does this school serve?

From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot

Enrollment
799
Asian
14%
Black
16%
Hispanic
80%
White
13%
Other
18%
Free or reduced priced lunch
90%
Students with disabilities
16%
English language learners
25%

From the 2021-22 School Quality Guide

Average daily attendance
96%
90% Citywide Average
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
94%
38% Citywide Average

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?
24%
41% Citywide Average
How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
24%
31% Citywide Average
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
46%
15% Citywide Average
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
27%
22% Citywide Average


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Contact & Location

Location

Bushwick (District 32)
Trains: L Line to Bushwick Ave-Aberdeen St; A Line, C Line, J Line, L Line, Z Line to Broadway Junction
Buses: B20, B25, B83, Q24, Q56

Contact

Principal
Miatta Massaley

Other Details

Shared campus?
No
This school is in its own building.
Metal detectors?
No

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