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Kings Collegiate Charter School

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Grades K-8 · 1084 LENOX ROAD · Brooklyn

Scott Schuster/Maya Roth, Principal · 347-390-0460

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About

Kings Collegiate Charter School, a K-8 institution in Brooklyn, is part of the Uncommon Schools network and is known for its highly structured, college-preparatory academic environment. The school consistently achieves strong academic outcomes, with ELA and Math proficiency rates at or near the 75th percentile citywide, reflecting a significant commitment to student success in core subjects. Parents express overwhelmingly positive sentiment, with survey results indicating near-universal satisfaction regarding the school's overall climate and communication, often highlighting the dedication of the teaching staff and clear academic expectations. The school maintains a disciplined environment through a strictly enforced code of conduct, uniforms, and a merit/demerit system. While this approach contributes to order, student perspectives on fairness in conflict resolution and instances of bullying are somewhat less favorable than parent feedback. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for college from an early age, emphasizing a longer school day and year, and a significant homework load.

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Academics

State test proficiency rates and acceleration.

ELA proficiency

70%

Math proficiency

70%

Proficiency rates are from the Grade 3–8 NYS state test (school-level).

Attendance rate

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Avg class size (general ed)

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Avg class size (ICT)

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Community & climate

Demographics, attendance, school survey results, and DOE quality ratings.

Quality signals

FacultyExcellentAI-estimated

Parent survey · overall positive

89%76% response rate

Student survey · overall positive

73%1% response rate

Survey topics

Safety70%city 66%

Conflicts are resolved fairly in this school.60%
At this school students drink alcohol, use illegal drugs, or abuse prescription drugs.80%
At this school students get into physical fights.80%
At this school there is gang activity.60%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (70%) is their average, vs 66% citywide.

Bullying prevention60%city 59%

At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate other students.60%
At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate each other because of their race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, language/accent, or citizenship/immigration status.60%
At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate each other because of their gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.40%
At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate each other because of other differences, like different body type or disability.60%
At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate each other online (through mobile phones, social media, email, or other forms of electronic communication).80%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (60%) is their average, vs 59% citywide.

Emotional support77%city 58%

During this school year, most days I have felt happy when at school.100%
During this school year, most days I have felt safe when at school.100%
During this school year, most days I have felt optimistic when at school.100%
During this school year, most days I have felt bored when at school.20%
During this school year, most days I have felt stressed when at school.60%
During this school year, most days I have felt worried when at school.80%
There is time at school to talk about feelings and emotions.80%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (77%) is their average, vs 58% citywide.

Personal attention69%city 67%

In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? My teachers…ask if I have everything that I need to succeed in their class.60%
In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? My teachers…give me specific suggestions about how I can improve my work in class.60%
In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? My teachers…explain things a different way if I don't understand something in class.60%
In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? My teachers…support me when I am upset.60%
Adults at this school check in with me frequently about how I’m doing personally.80%
Adults at this school check in with me frequently about how I’m doing academically.80%
I feel like I belong at this school.80%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (69%) is their average, vs 67% citywide.

Academic expectations73%city 66%

The classes at this school prepare me for the next step in my education.80%
In how many of your classes …are you challenged?.80%
In how many of your classes …do your teachers have high expectations for you?.100%
In how many of your classes …are you encouraged to work in small groups?.60%
In how many of your classes …do your teachers want you to become better thinkers, not just memorize things?.80%
In how many of your classes …do you get so focused on learning during class activities that you lose track of time?.40%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (73%) is their average, vs 66% citywide.

Clear instruction65%city 73%

In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? My teachers make learning expectations clear.80%
In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? Class assignments are purposeful in learning the course content.60%
In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? The work I do in class is good preparation for class assignments, projects, and assessments.60%
In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? I learn a lot from feedback on my work.60%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (65%) is their average, vs 73% citywide.

Family outreach96%city 94%

School staff regularly communicate with me about how I can help my child learn.93%
Teachers work closely with me to meet my child's needs.93%
My child's school communicates with me in a language that I can understand.97%
I am greeted warmly when I contact or visit the school.96%
My child's school will make me aware if there are any concerns about my child’s social or emotional well-being.99%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (96%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.

Student–teacher trust75%city 82%

There is at least one adult at my school that I can confide in.80%
My teachers are open to students' ideas, suggestions, and comments.80%
My teachers always do what they say they will do.60%
My teachers treat me with respect.80%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (75%) is their average, vs 82% citywide.

Parent–teacher trust97%city 95%

I feel respected by my child's teachers.97%
Staff at this school work hard to build trusting relationships with parents/guardians like me.95%
My child's teachers treat me as a partner in educating my child.100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (97%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.

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Collaborative Teachers

Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction100%city 91%

I see a variety of races, ethnicities, cultures, and backgrounds positively represented in the curriculum.100%
My teachers treat students of different races, cultures, or backgrounds equally.100%
I feel that my teachers respect my culture, background, and identity.100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 91% citywide.

Effective School Leadership

Inclusive Leadership98%city 95%

The principal/school leader at this school…puts decisions made with families into action.96%
The principal/school leader at this school…works to create a sense of community in the school.99%
The principal/school leader at this school…ensures families are comfortable communicating with the school.100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (98%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.

Strong Family-Community Ties

Parent Involvement in School75%city 63%

Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…communicated with your child's teachers about your child's performance?.97%
Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…seen your child’s projects, artwork, homework, tests, or quizzes?.97%
I know how to contact the Parent Coordinator at my child’s school.31%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (75%) is their average, vs 63% citywide.

Strong Relationships71%city 90%

At this school, my child receives what they need to achieve their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goal(s). [Families of students with IEPs].71%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (71%) is their average, vs 90% citywide.

Trust

Student-Student Trust100%city 77%

Most students treat students from different cultures or backgrounds equally.100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 77% citywide.

Parent-Principal Trust97%city 94%

I feel respected by my child's principal/school leader.96%
I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).95%
The principal/school leader is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.99%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (97%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.

Overall positive % is averaged across every Pos/Neg survey question per respondent group (school year 2023-2024). Survey topics are the DOE’s framework measures (each the average favorable response across its questions; expand a topic to see them and the citywide average); the dimension scores themselves are no longer in the public data file.^[3]

Operational health

Attendance

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Chronic absenteeism

25%

Suspension rate

11%

Teachers^[7]

Teachers with 4+ years' experience

35%

Students per teacher

8:1

Teaching out of certification

71%

Teacher experience and certification from the NYSED School Report Card (2024–25); students per teacher = enrollment ÷ reported teachers. Fewer than 4 years counts as inexperienced.

Student body

Race / ethnicity^[4]

Black 88%
Hispanic 8%
White 1%
Multiracial 1%

School-level totals; may not sum to 100% due to rounding and small subgroup suppression.

Gender^[4]

Female 49%
Male 51%

Female / male shares as published by the DOE; other gender identities aren’t reported in the source data.

Enrollment

735

Economic Need Index

79%

Free / reduced lunch

87%

English learners

Students with IEPs

12%

Location & commute

Where the school is and how to get there.

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