Serving 1,050 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Excellence Girls Charter School ranks in the top 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 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,050 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Excellence Girls Charter School's student population of 1,050 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,050 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Excellence Girls Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excellence Girls Charter School is 0.42, 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
#2035 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
74%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excellence Girls Charter School's ranking?
Excellence Girls Charter School is ranked #2035 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Excellence Girls Charter School often compared to?
Excellence Girls Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School, Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Excellence Girls Charter School?
The graduation rate of Excellence Girls Charter School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Excellence Girls Charter School?
1,050 students attend Excellence Girls Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Excellence Girls Charter School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excellence Girls Charter School?
Excellence Girls Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Excellence Girls Charter School offer ?
Excellence Girls Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Excellence Girls Charter School part of?
Excellence Girls Charter School is part of Excellence Girls Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Excellence Girls Charter School located?
Excellence Girls Charter School is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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