Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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-5
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2's student population of 368 students has grown by 287% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 136% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 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 Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 is 0.60, 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
#3710 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
40%
29%
Black
49%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2's ranking?
Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 is ranked #3710 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2?
368 students attend Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2?
Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 offer ?
Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 part of?
Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 is part of Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 School District.
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