Serving 369 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Beginning With Children Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 16% (which was lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15% (which was lower than the New York state average of 40%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
369 students
Showing 2009–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)16%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15%
40%
American Indian
(15-16)1%
n/a
Asian
(15-16)2%
9%
Showing 2005–2016. View full 14-year historical data
Hispanic
(15-16)57%
26%
Showing 2007–2016. View full 14-year historical data
Black
(15-16)38%
18%
Showing 2007–2016. View full 14-year historical data
White
(15-16)2%
45%
Showing 2007–2016. View full 14-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
79%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Beginning With Children 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Beginning With Children Charter School?
369 students attend Beginning With Children Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Beginning With Children Charter School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Beginning With Children Charter School offer ?
Beginning With Children Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Beginning With Children Charter School part of?
Beginning With Children Charter School is part of Beginning With Children Charter School District.
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