Serving 413 students in grades 9, Broadway 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 17% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Math Proficiency: 17%
- Reading Proficiency: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Broadway Academy's student population of 413 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Broadway Academy is 0.52, 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)
(18-19)17%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
14%
16%
White
67%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Broadway Academy?
413 students attend Broadway Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Broadway Academy students are White, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Broadway Academy?
Broadway Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Broadway Academy offer ?
Broadway Academy offers enrollment in grades 9 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Broadway Academy part of?
Broadway Academy is part of Elmira City School District.
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