Achievement Academy Charter School (Closed 2014)

Achievement Academy Charter School serves 224 students in grades 5-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
224 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(12-13)
≤5%
39%
(12-13)
6-9%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Hispanic
5%
31%
Black
93%
15%
White
2%
39%
All Ethnic Groups
98%
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
38%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Achievement Academy Charter School District
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average).
How many students attend Achievement Academy Charter School?
224 students attend Achievement Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Achievement Academy Charter School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Achievement Academy Charter School?
Achievement Academy Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Achievement Academy Charter School offer ?
Achievement Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Achievement Academy Charter School part of?
Achievement Academy Charter School is part of Achievement Academy Charter School District.

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