Serving 247 students in grades Kindergarten-5, New American Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
New American Academy Charter School's student population of 247 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
247 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
School Rankings
New American Academy Charter School 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 New American Academy Charter School is 0.28, 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
#2473 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
84%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
55%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-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 New American Academy Charter School's ranking?
New American Academy Charter School is ranked #2473 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are New American Academy Charter School often compared to?
New American Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 135 Sheldon A Brookner by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend New American Academy Charter School?
247 students attend New American Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of New American Academy Charter School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New American Academy Charter School?
New American Academy Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New American Academy Charter School offer ?
New American Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New American Academy Charter School part of?
New American Academy Charter School is part of New American Academy Charter School School District.
In what neighborhood is New American Academy Charter School located?
New American Academy Charter School is located in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 23 other public schools located in Canarsie.
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