Serving 165 students in grades 6-8, Fort Green Preparatory 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 is <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Green Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fort Green Preparatory Academy's student population of 165 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
165 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Green Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Green Preparatory Academy is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2470 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
28%
29%
Black
53%
16%
White
10%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Green Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Fort Green Preparatory Academy is ranked #2470 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Fort Green Preparatory Academy?
165 students attend Fort Green Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Fort Green Preparatory Academy students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Green Preparatory Academy?
Fort Green Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fort Green Preparatory Academy offer ?
Fort Green Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Green Preparatory Academy part of?
Fort Green Preparatory Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.
In what neighborhood is Fort Green Preparatory Academy located?
Fort Green Preparatory Academy is located in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in Fort Greene.
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