Serving 550 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pinnacle 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 13% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% 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 Kindergarten-8
Total Students
550 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)13%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)10%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
10%
29%
Black
85%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pinnacle 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average).
How many students attend Pinnacle Charter School?
550 students attend Pinnacle Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Pinnacle Charter School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinnacle Charter School?
Pinnacle Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pinnacle Charter School offer ?
Pinnacle Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Pinnacle Charter School part of?
Pinnacle Charter School is part of Pinnacle Charter School District.
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