Lafayette Academy

154 W 93rd St
New York, NY 10025
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 164 students in grades 6-8, Lafayette Academy ranks in the top 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 is 40-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 164 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lafayette Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Lafayette Academy's student population of 164 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
164 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Lafayette Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette Academy 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
#1830 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-49%
55%
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70-79%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
27%
29%
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Black
25%
16%
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White
40%
41%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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0.71
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lafayette Academy's ranking?
Lafayette Academy is ranked #1830 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Lafayette Academy often compared to?
Lafayette Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Jhs 54 Booker T Washington, Mott Hall Ii by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Academy?
164 students attend Lafayette Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Lafayette Academy students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette Academy?
Lafayette Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lafayette Academy offer ?
Lafayette Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lafayette Academy part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 164 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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