Serving 50 students in grades 6-8, Academy For New Americans 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Academy for New Americans serves an attendance zone in Astoria, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located nearly 26 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Academy For New Americans's student population of 50 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
50 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
Academy For New Americans 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 Academy For New Americans is 0.22, 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
#4308 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Asian
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
88%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
4%
39%
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All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For New Americans's ranking?
Academy For New Americans is ranked #4308 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Academy For New Americans often compared to?
Academy For New Americansis often viewed alongside schools like 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Academy For New Americans?
50 students attend Academy For New Americans.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Academy For New Americans students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy For New Americans?
Academy For New Americans has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy For New Americans offer ?
Academy For New Americans offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Academy For New Americans part of?
Academy For New Americans is part of New York City Geographic District #30.
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