Serving 758 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Growing Up Green 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 50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 74% 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: 758 students
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Math Proficiency: 50%
- Reading Proficiency: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Growing Up Green Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Growing Up Green Charter School's student population of 758 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 81% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
758 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Growing Up Green Charter School is 0.71, 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)50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)32%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
44%
29%
Black
14%
16%
White
26%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Growing Up Green Charter School often compared to?
Growing Up Green Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Our World Neighborhood Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Growing Up Green Charter School?
758 students attend Growing Up Green Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Growing Up Green Charter School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Growing Up Green Charter School offer ?
Growing Up Green Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Growing Up Green Charter School part of?
Growing Up Green Charter School is part of Growing Up Green Charter School District.
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