Serving 94 students in grades 6-8, Academy For New Americans 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For New Americans ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Academy For New Americans's student population of 94 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy For New Americans 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 Academy For New Americans is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4355 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
85%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
9%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 is Academy For New Americans's ranking?
Academy For New Americans is ranked #4355 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Academy For New Americans often compared to?
Academy For New Americansis often viewed alongside schools like 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Academy For New Americans?
94 students attend Academy For New Americans.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Academy For New Americans students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For New Americans?
Academy For New Americans has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy For New Americans offer ?
Academy For New Americans offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy For New Americans part of?
Academy For New Americans is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.
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