Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, School 53 Montessori 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School 53 Montessori Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School 53 Montessori Academy is 0.49, 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School 53 Montessori Academy?
255 students attend School 53 Montessori Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of School 53 Montessori Academy students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School 53 Montessori Academy?
School 53 Montessori Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 53 Montessori Academy offer ?
School 53 Montessori Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School 53 Montessori Academy part of?
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