Serving 682 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Growing Up Green Charter School Ii 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 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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-8
- Enrollment: 682 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Growing Up Green Charter School Ii ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Growing Up Green Charter School Ii's student population of 682 students has grown by 89% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 85% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
682 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Growing Up Green Charter School Ii 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 Growing Up Green Charter School Ii is 0.64, 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
#3312 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
28%
29%
Black
52%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
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 Growing Up Green Charter School Ii's ranking?
Growing Up Green Charter School Ii is ranked #3312 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Growing Up Green Charter School Ii often compared to?
Growing Up Green Charter School Iiis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Of The City Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Growing Up Green Charter School Ii?
682 students attend Growing Up Green Charter School Ii.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Growing Up Green Charter School Ii students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Growing Up Green Charter School Ii?
Growing Up Green Charter School Ii has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Growing Up Green Charter School Ii offer ?
Growing Up Green Charter School Ii offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Growing Up Green Charter School Ii part of?
Growing Up Green Charter School Ii is part of Growing Up Green Charter School II School District.
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