Knowledge And Power Prep Academy Iv
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy Iv serves 141 students in grades 6-8.
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy Iv placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy Iv places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy Iv's student population of 141 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 141 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy Iv is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Knowledge And Power Prep Academy Iv is 0.55, 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) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4175 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 52% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 52% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 27% |
| Black | 58% | 17% |
| White | 2% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | 3% | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.71 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District # 5 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Knowledge And Power Prep Academy Iv is Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Harlem (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- New York Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Harlem Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-10 | 320 students10
0.0 miles
6 Edgecombe Ave
New York, NY 10030
(212) 694-6051 0 6-10 320 - New York Mott Hall High School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 299 students10
0.0 miles
6 Edgecombe Ave
New York, NY 10030
(212) 694-6020 0 9-12 299 - New York A Philip Randolph Campus High School Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 1,379 student10
0.2 miles
433 W 135th St
New York, NY 10031
(212) 690-6800 0.2 9-12 1,379 - New York Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School Charter School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-12 | 930 students10
0.2 miles
207 W 133rd St
New York, NY 10030
(212) 281-1248 0.2 K-12 930 - New York Democracy Preparatory Charter School Charter School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-12 | 691 students10
0.2 miles
222 W 134th St
New York, NY 10030
(212) 281-3061 0.2 6-12 691
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Entering high school is a big change and a big challenge. Take advice from high school teachers and fellow students to help you survive the transition.
Michelle Rhee's name seems to garner press as often as Education Secretary Arne Duncan, but Rhee has her equal share of critics and supporters. Learn about Rhee's controversial reforms and plans for revolutionizing education in this country.
Learn about how your school will address pandemic health issues, such as the H1N1 virus, and how you can be proactive in learning about school closing guidelines.
