Serving 224 students in grades 5-8, Achievement Academy Charter 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
224 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)6-9%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
93%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
38%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Achievement Academy Charter School District
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average).
How many students attend Achievement Academy Charter School?
224 students attend Achievement Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Achievement Academy Charter School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Achievement Academy Charter School?
Achievement Academy Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Achievement Academy Charter School offer ?
Achievement Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Achievement Academy Charter School part of?
Achievement Academy Charter School is part of Achievement Academy Charter School District.
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