Serving 288 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Amber Charter School East Harlem ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amber Charter School East Harlem ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Amber Charter School East Harlem's student population of 288 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
288 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Amber Charter School East Harlem 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 Amber Charter School East Harlem is 0.47, 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
#2277 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 is Amber Charter School East Harlem's ranking?
Amber Charter School East Harlem is ranked #2277 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Amber Charter School East Harlem?
288 students attend Amber Charter School East Harlem.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Amber Charter School East Harlem students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amber Charter School East Harlem?
Amber Charter School East Harlem has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Amber Charter School East Harlem offer ?
Amber Charter School East Harlem offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Amber Charter School East Harlem part of?
Amber Charter School East Harlem is part of Amber Charter School East Harlem School District.
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