Serving 194 students in grades 6-8, Lafayette Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MS 256 ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE serves a 2.7 square mile area in New York, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is approximately 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lafayette Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lafayette Academy's student population of 194 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
194 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lafayette Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette Academy is 0.70, 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
#784 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-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 Lafayette Academy's ranking?
Lafayette Academy is ranked #784 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Lafayette Academy often compared to?
Lafayette Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington, Mott Hall Ii by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Academy?
194 students attend Lafayette Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Lafayette Academy students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lafayette Academy?
Lafayette Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lafayette Academy offer ?
Lafayette Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lafayette Academy part of?
Lafayette Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 3.
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