Serving 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Academy Of The Arts 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 was 40-44% (which was lower than the New York state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New York state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
284 students
Showing 2009–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2009–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
73%
31%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
15%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2009–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
55%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NY state average).
How many students attend Academy Of The Arts?
284 students attend Academy Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Academy Of The Arts students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy Of The Arts?
Academy Of The Arts has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy Of The Arts offer ?
Academy Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Academy Of The Arts part of?
Academy Of The Arts is part of New York City Geographic District # 8.
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