Serving 220 students in grades 5-8, Brighter Choice Charter Middle School For Girls 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11% (which was lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
220 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)11%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
14%
30%
Black
80%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Brighter Choice Charter Middle School For Girls?
220 students attend Brighter Choice Charter Middle School For Girls.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Brighter Choice Charter Middle School For Girls students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brighter Choice Charter Middle School For Girls?
Brighter Choice Charter Middle School For Girls has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brighter Choice Charter Middle School For Girls offer ?
Brighter Choice Charter Middle School For Girls offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Brighter Choice Charter Middle School For Girls part of?
Brighter Choice Charter Middle School For Girls is part of Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys School District.
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