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Explore Charter School District

655 Parkside Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Explore Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 523 students in Explore Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School in Explore Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,818 Schools
# Students
523 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Explore Charter School District, which is ranked #375 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#376 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
40%
46%
63%
49%
70-74%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.72
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
21%
30%
% Black
74%
16%
% White
2%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The school district's spending/student of $19,589 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Spending
$10 MM
$80,737 MM
Spending / Student
$19,589
$32,183

Best Explore Charter School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Explore Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
655 Parkside Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 703-4484
Grades: K-8
| 523 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Explore Charter School District?
Explore Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 523 students.
What is the rank of Explore Charter School District?
Explore Charter School District is ranked #375 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Explore Charter School District?
74% of Explore Charter School District students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Explore Charter School District?
Explore Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Explore Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,589 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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