Achievement First Apollo Charter School
Tel:
(347) 471-2620
Achievement First Apollo Charter School serves 849 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the New York state average of 48%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Achievement First Apollo Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Achievement First Apollo Charter School's student population of 849 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 849 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 73 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Achievement First Apollo Charter School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 49% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 26% | 40% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 27% |
| Black | 61% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Achievement First Apollo Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Achievement First Apollo Charter School is Transit Technical Career And Technical Education High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Liberty Avenue Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn Liberty Avenue Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 462 students
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350 Linwood St
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 647-1301 0.0 6-8 462 - Brooklyn P.S. 89 Cypress Hills Grades: PK-8 | 458 students
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265 Warwick St
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 964-1180 0.0 PK-8 458 - Brooklyn Vista Academy Grades: 6-8 | 438 students
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350 Linwood St
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 647-0913 0.0 6-8 438 - Brooklyn P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden Grades: PK-5 | 536 students
0.2 miles
111 Berriman St
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 647-8387 0.2 PK-5 536 - Brooklyn P.S. 108 Sal Abbracciamento Grades: PK-5 | 960 students
0.3 miles
200 Linwood St
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 277-7010 0.3 PK-5 960
School Reviews
| 5 The best school for my kids I love the programs - Posted by Parent - Leticia Jimenez |
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