School 53 Montessori Academy vs. Genesee Community Charter School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
School 53 Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Genesee Community Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, School 53 Montessori Academy 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 15-19% (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 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 214 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Genesee Community 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-6
Total Students
255 students
214 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3851 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1962 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
≥90%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
72
-
Kindergarten Students
32
31
Grade 1 Students
27
32
Grade 2 Students
34
30
Grade 3 Students
29
32
Grade 4 Students
24
31
Grade 5 Students
19
32
Grade 6 Students
18
26
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
13%
14%
% Black
70%
33%
% White
10%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
12%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
