Amber Charter School
Tel:
(212) 534-9667
Amber Charter School serves 495 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Amber Charter School's student population of 495 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 495 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Amber Charter School is 0.49, 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) | 50-54% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 30-34% | 40% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 65% | 27% |
| Black | 31% | 17% |
| White | 2% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Amber Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Amber Charter School is Heritage School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Dream Charter School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bilingual Bicultural School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- New York Heritage School Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 297 students10
0.1 miles
1680 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10029
(212) 828-2858 0.1 9-12 297 - New York Park East High School Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 400 students10
0.1 miles
230 E 105th St
New York, NY 10029
(212) 831-1517 0.1 9-12 400 - New York Bilingual Bicultural School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 312 students10
0.2 miles
219 E 109th St
New York, NY 10029
(212) 860-6031 0.2 K-5 312 - New York Dream Charter School Charter School Grades: PK-9 | 600 students
0.2 miles
1991 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10029
(212) 722-0232 0.2 PK-9 600 - New York Esperanza Prepatory Academy Math: 31% | Reading: 35%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 564 students10
0.2 miles
240 E 109th St
New York, NY 10029
(212) 722-6507 0.2 6-12 564
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