Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy Ii (Closed 2012)

Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy Ii serves 65 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the New York state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
65 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(10-11)
≤10%
67%
(10-11)
≤10%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
15%
30%
Black
83%
15%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
How many students attend Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy Ii?
65 students attend Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy Ii.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy Ii students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy Ii?
Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy Ii has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy Ii offer ?
Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy Ii offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy Ii part of?
Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy Ii is part of New York City Geographic District # 5.

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