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American Dream Charter School vs. Academic Leadership Charter School

Should I attend American Dream Charter School or Academic Leadership Charter School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
American Dream Charter School
510 E 141st St-4th Fl
Bronx, NY 10454
Academic Leadership Charter School
677 E 141st St
Bronx, NY 10454
Top Rankings

American Dream Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Academic Leadership Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
American Dream Charter School serves 342 students in grades 6-9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 48%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Academic Leadership Charter School serves 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the New York state average of 48%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the New York state average of 40%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-9
PK-8
Total Students
342 students
506 students
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% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
23 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
22:1
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Test Scores

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
(14-15 School Year Data)
56%
(14-15 School Year Data)
n/a
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
(14-15 School Year Data)
40%
(14-15 School Year Data)
n/a
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Kindergarten Students
-
53
Grade 1 Students
-
53
Grade 2 Students
-
53
Grade 3 Students
-
56
Grade 4 Students
-
47
Grade 5 Students
-
61
Grade 6 Students
85
49
Grade 7 Students
85
51
Grade 8 Students
85
83
Grade 9 Students
87
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
n/a
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% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
93%
53%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in American Dream Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Academic Leadership Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
% Black
6%
44%
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% White
n/a
1%
n/a
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
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Diversity Score
0.13
0.53
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
91%
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This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Academic Leadership Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Academic Leadership Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
 
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