Summary:
Our World Neighborhood Charter School is the sole elementary school (grades K-8) in the Our World Neighborhood Charter School District, located in Astoria, New York. With a total enrollment of 707 students, this public charter school has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, outperforming statewide averages on state assessments across multiple grade levels and subject areas.
The school's standout performance is evident in its high proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics, ranging from 63.86% to 80.65% and 55.17% to 73.91%, respectively, compared to the statewide averages of 54.15% to 56.61% in ELA and 46.74% to 59.7% in math. Additionally, the school's students achieved 100% proficiency on the Regents Algebra I and Living Environment (Biology) exams, significantly outperforming the statewide averages of 56.07% and 58.28%. The school's academic excellence is further reflected in its steady improvement in statewide ranking, rising from 742 out of 2,445 elementary schools in 2024-2025 to 348 out of 2,439 in 2022-2023.
Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds (57.85% free and reduced-price lunch recipients), Our World Neighborhood Charter School is able to provide a high-quality education, as evidenced by its strong academic performance. The school's investment in its educational programs, with a low student-teacher ratio of 12:1 and a spending per student of $18,795, suggests a commitment to supporting student success and addressing the unique needs of its diverse student population.
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