The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 79% (which was lower than the New York state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 57% (which was lower than the New York state average of 74%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
653 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)79%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)57%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)3%
8%
Hispanic
(09-10)14%
22%
Black
(09-10)79%
19%
White
(09-10)4%
51%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
90%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New Covenant 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?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% NY state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% NY state average).
How many students attend New Covenant Charter School?
653 students attend New Covenant Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of New Covenant Charter School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does New Covenant Charter School offer ?
New Covenant Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is New Covenant Charter School part of?
New Covenant Charter School is part of New Covenant Charter School District.
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