Serving 688 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Academy Of Arts And Letters ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 688 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Of Arts And Letters ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Academy Of Arts And Letters's student population of 688 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
688 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy Of Arts And Letters ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Of Arts And Letters is 0.71, 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
#1162 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
36%
16%
White
38%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Academy Of Arts And Letters's ranking?
Academy Of Arts And Letters is ranked #1162 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Academy Of Arts And Letters?
688 students attend Academy Of Arts And Letters.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Academy Of Arts And Letters students are White, 36% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Of Arts And Letters?
Academy Of Arts And Letters has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy Of Arts And Letters offer ?
Academy Of Arts And Letters offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy Of Arts And Letters part of?
Academy Of Arts And Letters is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.
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