Serving 325 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Staten Island Community Charter School 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 20-24% (which was lower than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New York state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)20-24%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)1%
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)37%
26%
Black
(15-16)56%
18%
White
(15-16)4%
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
73%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Staten Island Community Charter 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
How many students attend Staten Island Community Charter School?
325 students attend Staten Island Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Staten Island Community Charter School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Staten Island Community Charter School?
Staten Island Community Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Staten Island Community Charter School offer ?
Staten Island Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Staten Island Community Charter School part of?
Staten Island Community Charter School is part of Staten Island Community Charter School District.
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