Serving 733 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Our World Neighborhood Charter School ranks in the top 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 51% (which is higher than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 733 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Math Proficiency: 51%
- Reading Proficiency: 41%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Our World Neighborhood Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Our World Neighborhood Charter School's student population of 733 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
733 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Our World Neighborhood Charter School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)51%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)41%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
40%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
29%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Our World Neighborhood Charter School often compared to?
Our World Neighborhood Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Voice Charter School Of New York by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Our World Neighborhood Charter School?
733 students attend Our World Neighborhood Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Our World Neighborhood Charter School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Our World Neighborhood Charter School?
Our World Neighborhood Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Our World Neighborhood Charter School offer ?
Our World Neighborhood Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Our World Neighborhood Charter School part of?
Our World Neighborhood Charter School is part of Our World Neighborhood Charter School District.
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