Serving 428 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Family Life Academy 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 is 49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Family Life Academy Charter School's student population of 428 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
428 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2001
School Motto
create the conditions for self-empowerment for all its K-12 scholars to … affirm human values, today, in college, and beyond.
School Rankings
Family Life Academy Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Family Life Academy Charter School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2875 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
83%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
55%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Family Life Academy Charter School's ranking?
Family Life Academy Charter School is ranked #2875 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Family Life Academy Charter School often compared to?
Family Life Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bronx Academy Of Promise Charter School, Grand Concourse Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Family Life Academy Charter School?
428 students attend Family Life Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Family Life Academy Charter School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Family Life Academy Charter School?
Family Life Academy Charter School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Family Life Academy Charter School offer ?
Family Life Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Family Life Academy Charter School part of?
Family Life Academy Charter School is part of Family Life Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Family Life Academy Charter School located?
Family Life Academy Charter School is located in the Mount Eden neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 8 other public schools located in Mount Eden.
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