Family Life Academy Charter School serves 413 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (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 23% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the New York state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Math Proficiency: 33%
- Reading Proficiency: 23%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Family Life Academy Charter School's student population of 413 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Family Life Academy Charter School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)33%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)23%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
77%
28%
Black
21%
17%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Family Life Academy Charter School often compared to?
Family Life Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bronx Academy Of Promise Charter School, Grand Concourse Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Family Life Academy Charter School?
413 students attend Family Life Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Family Life Academy Charter School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Family Life Academy Charter School?
Family Life Academy Charter School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.
What grades does Family Life Academy Charter School offer ?
Family Life Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Family Life Academy Charter School part of?
Family Life Academy Charter School is part of Family Life Academy Charter School District.
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