Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2

135-25 79th St
Howard Beach, NY 11414
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 428 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 (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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 428 students has grown by 350% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 181% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3710 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
46%
25-29%
49%
50-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
4%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
40%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
48%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
428 students attend Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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