Serving 174 students in grades Kindergarten-5, La Cima Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
La Cima Charter School's student population of 174 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
174 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2010
School Rankings
La Cima Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Cima Charter School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2670 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)74.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
55%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Cima Charter School's ranking?
La Cima Charter School is ranked #2670 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are La Cima Charter School often compared to?
La Cima Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 75 Mayda Cortiella, P.s. 274 Kosciusko by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend La Cima Charter School?
174 students attend La Cima Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of La Cima Charter School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of La Cima Charter School?
La Cima Charter School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does La Cima Charter School offer ?
La Cima Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is La Cima Charter School part of?
La Cima Charter School is part of La Cima Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is La Cima Charter School located?
La Cima Charter School is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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