Serving 251 students in grades 6-8, Entrada Academy 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 10% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 17% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)17%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
79%
30%
Black
16%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Entrada Academy?
251 students attend Entrada Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Entrada Academy students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Entrada Academy?
Entrada Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Entrada Academy offer ?
Entrada Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Entrada Academy part of?
Entrada Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #12 School District.
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