Summary:
Equity Project Charter School (The) is the sole elementary school located in the Equity Project Charter School (The) district, serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade. Despite serving a predominantly socioeconomically disadvantaged student population, this charter school has consistently outperformed state averages on academic measures, particularly in math and Regents exams.
The school's test scores on the New York State Assessments are generally higher than the statewide averages, with 86.32% of 8th graders proficient or better in math, compared to the statewide average of 46.74%. The school also performs well on Regents exams, with 86.73% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, 73.97% in Living Environment, and 53.85% in U.S. History and Government, all exceeding the statewide averages. While the school's performance dipped slightly in the 2023-2024 school year, it has shown improvement in many areas, such as English Language Arts proficiency, from the previous year.
Equity Project Charter School (The) has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.4 to 1 and spends $22,184 per student, significantly higher than the statewide average. These resources, combined with the school's focus on equity and providing educational opportunities to underserved communities, have contributed to its strong academic performance, making it a standout institution worthy of further study and potential replication of its successful practices.
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