Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Academy For Excellence Through The Arts ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Excellence Through The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Academy For Excellence Through The Arts's student population of 421 students has grown by 101% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 93% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy For Excellence Through The Arts ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Excellence Through The Arts is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#304 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
35%
10%
Hispanic
15%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
37%
41%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 For Excellence Through The Arts's ranking?
Academy For Excellence Through The Arts is ranked #304 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Academy For Excellence Through The Arts often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Academy For Excellence Through The Arts?
421 students attend Academy For Excellence Through The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Academy For Excellence Through The Arts students are White, 35% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Excellence Through The Arts?
Academy For Excellence Through The Arts has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy For Excellence Through The Arts offer ?
Academy For Excellence Through The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy For Excellence Through The Arts part of?
Academy For Excellence Through The Arts is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
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