Serving 305 students in grades 6-8, Village Academy 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 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Village Academy serves an attendance zone of approximately 2.3 square miles in Far Rockaway, NY, where most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Village Academy's student population of 305 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
305 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Our mission is to improve our community by educating the entire child in a family oriented, inclusive environment where high expectations support students in reaching their full potential.
School Rankings
Village Academy 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 Village Academy is 0.55, 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
#3045 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
44%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
51%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Village Academy's ranking?
Village Academy is ranked #3045 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Village Academy often compared to?
Village Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Middle School 53 Brian Piccolo by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Village Academy?
305 students attend Village Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Village Academy students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Village Academy?
Village Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Village Academy offer ?
Village Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Village Academy part of?
Village Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #27.
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