Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School

Academic performance data is not provided for this school, making it difficult to compare directly to the district averages of 57.6% in ELA and 57% in Math. The absence of proficiency data means families cannot easily assess how students are performing against peers in District 16 — a district with several high-performing charter options.

Survey data shows parent satisfaction at 85.6% and teacher-reported instruction quality at 83% — both slightly below the district averages of 91.3% and 86.1% respectively. The family survey response rate was essentially zero (1 response), which limits confidence in climate data. Teacher-reported safety at the district level averages 94.2%, though specific safety data for this school was not provided.

The school serves 253 students in grades 9-12, with a demographic makeup of 78% Black, 17% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% Multi-Racial, and 1% Native American students. With an economic need index of 73.3% and 17% of students having IEPs, the school serves a high-need population. The diversity index of 38% reflects a relatively homogeneous student body, which is typical for single-race plurality schools in this area. The neighborhood itself has a BA+ education rate of 40.8% and a 23% poverty rate.

Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) is a densely populated, transit-rich Brooklyn neighborhood with an excellent transit score of 94.64 and high family density (87.36 percentile). However, the area scores low on safety (22.61), health environment (22.99), and stability (6.51), with a poverty rate of 23% and median home value of $1.18 million. The neighborhood has an education orientation score of 69.35, reflecting moderate academic focus among residents. Families should note the area's environmental health indicators show elevated asthma rates and lead exposure concerns.

The neighborhood is highly walkable with excellent transit access — families can easily reach the school via public transportation. However, parents should be aware of the area's low safety score when considering commutes, particularly for younger students or after-school activities.