Amistad Academy
Rank
: 5/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(203) 772-7000
Amistad Academy serves 1,081 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Amistad Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Amistad Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Amistad Academy's student population of 1,081 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 137 teachers has grown by 82% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 1,081 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 137 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Amistad Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Amistad Academy is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #528 out of 951 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 25% |
| Black | 63% | 13% |
| White | 1% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Amistad Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Amistad Academy is Engineering - Science University Magnet School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Columbus Family Academy (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- New Haven Columbus Family Academy Math: 11% | Reading: 22%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 495 students10
0.4 miles
255 Blatchley Ave.
New Haven, CT 06513
(475) 220-2500 0.4 PK-8 495 - New Haven East Rock Community Magnet School Math: 24% | Reading: 33%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 504 students10
0.4 miles
133 Nash St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-5900 0.4 PK-8 504 - New Haven Booker T. Washington Academy Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-4 | 300 students10
0.6 miles
804 State Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 691-6535 0.6 K-4 300 - West Haven Engineering - Science University Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 54% | Reading: 69%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-12 | 596 students10
0.6 miles
500 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516
(475) 220-6000 0.6 6-12 596 - New Haven Fair Haven School Math: 9% | Reading: 19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 820 students10
0.6 miles
164 Grand Ave.
New Haven, CT 06513
(475) 220-2600 0.6 PK-8 820
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