Serving 422 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 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- 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 422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Broadway Academy is 0.46, 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
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
12%
16%
White
72%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
53%
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
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?
422 students attend Broadway Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Broadway Academy students are White, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Broadway Academy?
Broadway Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Broadway Academy offer ?
Broadway Academy offers enrollment in grades 9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Broadway Academy part of?
Broadway Academy is part of Elmira City School District.
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