Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lexington 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 21% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lexington Academy serves a small attendance zone of approximately 0.1 square miles in New York, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive of the school and an average distance of 0.2 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest point in the zone is also about 0.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lexington Academy's student population of 433 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
433 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings
Lexington Academy 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 Lexington Academy is 0.31, 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
#3767 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
52%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
82%
31%
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Black
14%
15%
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White
3%
39%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)80.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lexington Academy's ranking?
Lexington Academy is ranked #3767 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Lexington Academy often compared to?
Lexington Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Central Park East I, Dream Charter School East Harlem by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Lexington Academy?
433 students attend Lexington Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Lexington Academy students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lexington Academy?
Lexington Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lexington Academy offer ?
Lexington Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lexington Academy part of?
Lexington Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 4.
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