Serving 681 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Our World Neighborhood Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 681 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Our World Neighborhood Charter School's student population of 681 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
681 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Rankings
Our World Neighborhood Charter School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Our World Neighborhood Charter School is 0.71, 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
#1082 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
55%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-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 Our World Neighborhood Charter School's ranking?
Our World Neighborhood Charter School is ranked #1082 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Our World Neighborhood Charter School often compared to?
Our World Neighborhood Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Growing Up Green Charter School, Voice Charter School Of New York by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Our World Neighborhood Charter School?
681 students attend Our World Neighborhood Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Our World Neighborhood Charter School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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