Serving 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy 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 20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy's student population of 503 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
503 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy is 0.54, 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
#4241 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
63%
31%
Black
7%
15%
White
24%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy's ranking?
Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy is ranked #4241 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy?
503 students attend Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy?
Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy offer ?
Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy part of?
Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy is part of Amsterdam City School District.
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