Serving 141 students in grades 6-8, Knowledge And Power Prep Academy Iv 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 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)6-9%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15-19%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
34%
29%
Black
58%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Knowledge And Power Prep Academy Iv?
141 students attend Knowledge And Power Prep Academy Iv.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Knowledge And Power Prep Academy Iv students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knowledge And Power Prep Academy Iv?
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy Iv has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Knowledge And Power Prep Academy Iv offer ?
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy Iv offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Knowledge And Power Prep Academy Iv part of?
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy Iv is part of New York City Geographic District # 5 School District.
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