Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek
Tel:
(718) 683-3300
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek serves 297 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher 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
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek's student population of 297 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 297 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek is 0.20, 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) | 20-24% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 15-19% | 40% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 27% |
| Black | 89% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek is Brooklyn Democracy Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Kappa V - Knowledge And Power Prep Academy (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn Brooklyn Democracy Academy Grades: 9-12 | 213 students
0.2 miles
985 Rockaway Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-6348 0.2 9-12 213 - Brooklyn Kappa V - Knowledge And Power Prep Academy Grades: 6-8 | 229 students
0.2 miles
985 Rockaway Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 922-4690 0.2 6-8 229 - Brooklyn Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School Grades: 9-12 | 175 students
0.2 miles
985 Rockaway Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-6249 0.2 9-12 175 - Brooklyn P.S. 140 Special Education School
Grades: K-8 | 307 students
0.2 miles
141 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 783-4842 0.2 K-8 307 - Brooklyn P.S. 165 Ida Posner Grades: PK-5 | 220 students
0.3 miles
76 Lott Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7759 0.3 PK-5 220
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