NCES ID: 3600152
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21 serves 34,421 students across 40 schools in Kings County, experiencing 2.9% enrollment growth in the prior year. The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1 with 2,663 teachers.
Academic performance shows mixed results relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency reaches 62.0%, exceeding the state average of 53.5% by 8.5 percentage points. Reading proficiency stands at 54.0%, also above the state average of 45.8%. However, the graduation rate of 82.0% falls below New York's 86.2% state average by 4.2 percentage points, with a 5.0% dropout rate and 12.0% chronic absenteeism.
The district serves a diverse student population facing significant socioeconomic challenges. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 81.0% of enrollment, while 22.0% are English learners and 18.0% receive special education services. Racially, the district is 33.1% White, 26.6% Hispanic, 25.7% Asian, and 11.6% Black.
The district's grade configuration includes 22 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 12 high schools, reflecting a comprehensive K-12 structure. The combination of above-average proficiency in core subjects alongside lower-than-average graduation rates suggests variable student outcomes across grade levels. The high proportion of economically disadvantaged and English learner populations indicates substantial instructional and support resource demands.
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Total Students
34,421
Schools
40
Graduation Rate
82.0%
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2024-25
State Data Year: 2023-24
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
62.0%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
NY Performance Levels:
Regents exams are New York State high school exit exams. Pass rate is % scoring 65+ (Level 3+).
Source: New York State Education Department (NYSED), 2023-24 School Year