Serving 1,090 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Equity Project 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 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,090 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 38%
- Reading Proficiency: 17%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Equity Project Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
The Equity Project Charter School's student population of 1,090 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,090 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Equity Project Charter School is 0.12, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)38%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)17%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
94%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Equity Project Charter School often compared to?
The Equity Project Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 189 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend The Equity Project Charter School?
1,090 students attend The Equity Project Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of The Equity Project Charter School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Equity Project Charter School?
The Equity Project Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does The Equity Project Charter School offer ?
The Equity Project Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Equity Project Charter School part of?
The Equity Project Charter School is part of The Equity Project Charter School District.
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