Innovate Manhattan Charter School (Closed 2016)

Serving 149 students in grades 6-8, Innovate Manhattan Charter School 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 20-24% (which was lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
149 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(14-15)
20-24%
48%
(14-15)
15-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
54%
31%
Black
38%
15%
White
3%
39%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
97%
0.57
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Innovate Manhattan Charter School District
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Innovate Manhattan Charter School?
149 students attend Innovate Manhattan Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Innovate Manhattan Charter School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Innovate Manhattan Charter School?
Innovate Manhattan Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Innovate Manhattan Charter School offer ?
Innovate Manhattan Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Innovate Manhattan Charter School part of?
Innovate Manhattan Charter School is part of Innovate Manhattan Charter School District.

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