Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy 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 12% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy's student population of 447 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy 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 Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy is 0.57, 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
#4237 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
60%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
26%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy's ranking?
Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy is ranked #4237 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy?
447 students attend Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy?
Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy offer ?
Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy part of?
Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy is part of Amsterdam City School District.
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