Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy 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 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy's student population of 500 students has grown by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2143 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
22%
10%
Hispanic
53%
30%
Black
6%
16%
White
10%
40%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy's ranking?
S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy is ranked #2143 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy?
500 students attend S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy?
S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy offer ?
S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy part of?
S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
In what neighborhood is S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy located?
S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Richmond Hill, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Jamaica.
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