Ember Charter School
Tel:
(718) 285-3787
Ember Charter School serves 463 students in grades Kindergarten-7.
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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower 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
Ember Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Ember Charter School's student population of 463 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 109% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-7 |
| Total Students | 463 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Ember Charter School is 0.34, 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) | 35-39% | 40% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 27% |
| Black | 79% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ember Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ember Charter School is Academy Of Hospitality And Tourism (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Middle School 246 Walt Whitman (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn Middle School 246 Walt Whitman Grades: 6-8 | 409 students
0.2 miles
72 Veronica Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-5230 0.2 6-8 409 - Brooklyn P.S. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke Grades: K-5 | 399 students
0.2 miles
2707 Albermarle Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 693-3023 0.2 K-5 399 - Brooklyn Collegiate Academy-math-personal Awa Charter School
Grades: 6-7 | 66 students
0.3 miles
1962-84 Linden Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(917) 588-0276 0.3 6-7 66 - Brooklyn Academy Of Hospitality And Tourism Grades: 9-12 | 209 students
0.4 miles
911 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 564-2580 0.4 9-12 209
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