P.S. 249 Caton vs. Explore Charter School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
P.S. 249 Caton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 710 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 249 Caton ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher 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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 519 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Explore Charter School ranks in the top 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 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
710 students
519 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1088 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1753 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
63%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
70-74%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
36
-
Kindergarten Students
123
45
Grade 1 Students
114
57
Grade 2 Students
112
55
Grade 3 Students
108
60
Grade 4 Students
114
57
Grade 5 Students
103
59
Grade 6 Students
-
63
Grade 7 Students
-
63
Grade 8 Students
-
60
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
6%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
47%
19%
% Black
40%
75%
% White
5%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
