Serving 439 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pave Academy Charter School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pave Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pave Academy Charter School's student population of 439 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
439 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Pave Academy Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pave Academy Charter School is 0.50, 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
#3349 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
61%
30%
Black
36%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Pave Academy Charter School's ranking?
Pave Academy Charter School is ranked #3349 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Pave Academy Charter School often compared to?
Pave Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Hook Neighborhood School, Brooklyn New School-ps 146 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Pave Academy Charter School?
439 students attend Pave Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Pave Academy Charter School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pave Academy Charter School?
Pave Academy Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pave Academy Charter School offer ?
Pave Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pave Academy Charter School part of?
Pave Academy Charter School is part of PAVE Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Pave Academy Charter School located?
Pave Academy Charter School is located in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in Red Hook.
School Reviews
1 3/4/2021
This schools teachers are either terrible or great, no in between. The great ones are chill and the terrible ones are strict and yell at students. during covid 19 all the teachers do for the students to help them is tell parents they Removed and to do better. Fix your school turned.
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