Serving 108 students in grades 9-12, New Roots Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
New Roots Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Roots Charter School is 0.51, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Roots Charter School?
The graduation rate of New Roots Charter School is 80%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend New Roots Charter School?
108 students attend New Roots Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of New Roots Charter School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Roots Charter School?
New Roots Charter School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Roots Charter School offer ?
New Roots Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New Roots Charter School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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