Serving 252 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ethical Community Charter School (The) 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 10-14% (which was lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (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 98% 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 Kindergarten-5
Total Students
252 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
42%
30%
Black
53%
15%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
80%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ethical Community Charter School School District
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Ethical Community Charter School (The)?
252 students attend Ethical Community Charter School (The).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ethical Community Charter School (The) students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ethical Community Charter School (The)?
Ethical Community Charter School (The) has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ethical Community Charter School (The) offer ?
Ethical Community Charter School (The) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ethical Community Charter School (The) part of?
Ethical Community Charter School (The) is part of Ethical Community Charter School School District.
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