Serving 171 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sisulu-walker Charter School Of Harlem 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sisulu-walker Charter School Of Harlem ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Sisulu-walker Charter School Of Harlem's student population of 171 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sisulu-walker Charter School Of Harlem is 0.42, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-44%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
74%
16%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Sisulu-walker Charter School Of Harlem?
171 students attend Sisulu-walker Charter School Of Harlem.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Sisulu-walker Charter School Of Harlem students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sisulu-walker Charter School Of Harlem?
Sisulu-walker Charter School Of Harlem has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sisulu-walker Charter School Of Harlem offer ?
Sisulu-walker Charter School Of Harlem offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sisulu-walker Charter School Of Harlem part of?
Sisulu-walker Charter School Of Harlem is part of Sisulu-Walker Charter School Of Harlem School District.
School Reviews
5 5/24/2014
My child has been attending since kindergarten and I have no complaints. I also like that READING is definitely a main focus. Everyone knows my child, even the cleaning staff.
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