Serving 370 students in grades 5-8, Roc Achieve 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 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% 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 5-8
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤5%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
75%
16%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Regional Occupational Center Achieve 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Roc Achieve Charter School?
370 students attend Roc Achieve Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Roc Achieve Charter School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roc Achieve Charter School?
Roc Achieve Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Roc Achieve Charter School offer ?
Roc Achieve Charter School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Roc Achieve Charter School part of?
Roc Achieve Charter School is part of Regional Occupational Center Achieve Charter School District.
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