Math Engineering And Science Academy Charter High School vs. Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam)
Should you attend Math Engineering And Science Academy Charter High School or Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam)? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Math Engineering And Science Academy Charter High School
231 Palmetto St-fl 3-rm 327a
Brooklyn, NY 11221
Brooklyn, NY 11221
Rating
: 5/
Bottom 50%10
Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam)
300 Willoughby Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Rating
: 6/
Top 50%10
Top Rankings
Math Engineering And Science Academy Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 524 students in grades 9-12, Math Engineering And Science Academy Charter High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 398 students in grades 9-12, Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
524 students
398 students


% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
47% | 53%


Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
48 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
8:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2174 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2052 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35-39%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
60-64%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70-74%


Graduation Rate
90-94%
80-84%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 9 Students
130
72
Grade 10 Students
126
101
Grade 11 Students
134
109
Grade 12 Students
134
116
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%


% Asian
2%
1%


% Hispanic
89%
31%


% Black
5%
57%


% White
1%
3%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%


Diversity Score
0.21
0.58


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
84%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%

