Manhattan Charter School

Manhattan Charter School serves 230 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 48%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 230 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55-59%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Manhattan Charter School's student population of 230 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
230 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Manhattan Charter School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)
55-59%
48%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)
20-24%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Manhattan Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
7%
10%
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Hispanic
67%
28%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Manhattan Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
22%
17%
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White
2%
41%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.50
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Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
52%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Manhattan Charter School?
230 students attend Manhattan Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Manhattan Charter School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manhattan Charter School?
Manhattan Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.
What grades does Manhattan Charter School offer ?
Manhattan Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Manhattan Charter School part of?
Manhattan Charter School is part of Manhattan Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 230 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55-59%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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