Serving 1,278 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Excellence Girls Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,278 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 51% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Excellence Girls Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Excellence Girls Charter School's student population of 1,278 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Excellence Girls Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excellence Girls Charter School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#686 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
19%
29%
Black
75%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
51%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excellence Girls Charter School's ranking?
Excellence Girls Charter School is ranked #686 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Excellence Girls Charter School often compared to?
Excellence Girls Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School, Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Excellence Girls Charter School?
The graduation rate of Excellence Girls Charter School is 51%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Excellence Girls Charter School?
1,278 students attend Excellence Girls Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Excellence Girls Charter School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excellence Girls Charter School?
Excellence Girls Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Excellence Girls Charter School offer ?
Excellence Girls Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Excellence Girls Charter School part of?
Excellence Girls Charter School is part of Excellence Girls Charter School District.
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