Serving 256 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Aloma D Johnson 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 25-29% (which was lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
11%
29%
Black
83%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Aloma D Johnson 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Aloma D Johnson Charter School?
256 students attend Aloma D Johnson Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Aloma D Johnson Charter School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aloma D Johnson Charter School?
Aloma D Johnson Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Aloma D Johnson Charter School offer ?
Aloma D Johnson Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Aloma D Johnson Charter School part of?
Aloma D Johnson Charter School is part of Aloma D Johnson Charter School District.
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