Metropolitan Lighthouse Charter School
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(718)893-0640
- Metropolitan Lighthouse Charter School serves 474 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 41%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 37%) for the 2013-14 school year.
- Metropolitan Lighthouse Charter School placed 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%) for the 2013-14 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New York state level of 14:1.
School Overview
- Metropolitan Lighthouse Charter School's student population of 474 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 388% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 474 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Metropolitan Lighthouse Charter School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,327 schools in New York (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2013-14 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Metropolitan Lighthouse Charter School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | 59% | 26% |
| Black | 39% | 17% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Metropolitan Lighthouse Charter School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Metropolitan Lighthouse Charter School is Bronx High School For The Visual Arts (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Success Academy Charter School-bronx 1 (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bronx Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 413 students
0.0 miles
1734 Williamsbridge Rd
Bronx, NY 10457
(347)871-9002 0.0 K-5 413 - Bronx Success Academy Charter School-bronx 1 Charter School
Grades: K-7 | 677 students
0.0 miles
339 Morris Ave-2nd Fl
Bronx, NY 10451
(347)286-7950 0.0 K-7 677 - Bronx Success Academy Charter School-bronx 2 Charter School
Grades: K-7 | 725 students
0.0 miles
450 St Paul's Pl-5th Fl
Bronx, NY 10456
(347)286-7965 0.0 K-7 725 - Bronx Stem Bridge School Grades: K-5 | 98 students
0.1 miles
1684 White Plains Rd
Bronx, NY 10462
(718)589-3058 0.1 K-5 98 - Bronx P.S. 83 Donald Hertz Grades: K-8 | 1760 students
0.4 miles
950 Rhinelander Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718)863-1993 0.4 K-8 1760
School Reviews
| 1 While it was exciting to be accepted in a charter school it is disappointing that there is constant turnover with staff and lack of commitment toward the scholars quality of education! There is no type of investment in the education! there are better public schools. - Posted by Parent - Disappointing |
| 5 Good after i would like to place my daughter in this school please give let me know how i can put my child in this school thank you - Posted by Parent - ms.ev |
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