Serving 168 students in grades 6-8, West Prep 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
West Prep 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 West Prep Academy is 0.59, 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend West Prep Academy?
168 students attend West Prep Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of West Prep Academy students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Prep Academy?
West Prep Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Prep Academy offer ?
West Prep Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Prep Academy part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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