Serving 550 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pinnacle Charter School 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 13% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
550 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)13%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)10%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
10%
30%
Black
85%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pinnacle 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average).
How many students attend Pinnacle Charter School?
550 students attend Pinnacle Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Pinnacle Charter School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinnacle Charter School?
Pinnacle Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pinnacle Charter School offer ?
Pinnacle Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Pinnacle Charter School part of?
Pinnacle Charter School is part of Pinnacle Charter School District.
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