Serving 542 students in grades Kindergarten-8,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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-8
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 34%
- Reading Proficiency: 17%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Explore Charter School's student population of 542 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
542 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Explore 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)34%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)17%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
20%
29%
Black
75%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 schools are Explore Charter School often compared to?
Explore Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 249 Caton, Success Charter School-flatbush by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Explore Charter School?
542 students attend Explore Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Explore Charter School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Explore Charter School?
Explore Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Explore Charter School offer ?
Explore Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Explore Charter School part of?
Explore Charter School is part of Explore Charter School District.
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