Manhattan Charter School
Tel:
(212) 533-2743
Manhattan Charter School serves 263 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
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 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Manhattan Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Manhattan Charter School's student population of 263 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 263 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Manhattan Charter School is 0.51, 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) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 55-59% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 20-24% | 40% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 13% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 67% | 27% |
| Black | 16% | 17% |
| White | 2% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 31% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Manhattan Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Manhattan Charter School is Lower East Side Preparatory High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is P.S. 140 Nathan Straus (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- New York P.S. 140 Nathan Straus Math: 18% | Reading: 26%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 371 students10
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123 Ridge St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 677-4680 0 PK-8 371 - New York P.S. 142 Amalia Castro Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 344 students10
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100 Attorney St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 598-3800 0 PK-5 344 - New York Lower East Side Preparatory High School Alternative School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 10-12 | 500 students10
0.1 miles
145 Stanton St-4th Fl
New York, NY 10002
(212) 505-6366 0.1 10-12 500 - New York Marta Valle High School Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 149 students10
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145 Stanton St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 473-8152 0.1 9-12 149 - New York School For Global Leaders Math: 29% | Reading: 29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 259 students10
0.1 miles
145 Stanton St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 260-5375 0.1 6-8 259
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