Summary:
Achievement First Linden Charter School is the sole elementary school located within the Achievement First Linden Charter School district. Serving grades K-8, the school has an enrollment of 646 students and is ranked 435 out of 874 elementary schools in New York, with a 3 out of 5 star rating.
The school's academic performance has been mixed, with some grade levels exceeding the state average in ELA and math proficiency, while others fall well below. For example, 5th-grade ELA proficiency is 63.29% compared to the state's 56.61%, but 3rd-grade ELA proficiency is only 34.04% versus the state's 54.15%. Science proficiency is also a concern, with 5th and 8th-grade students scoring significantly lower than the state average. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, suggesting its performance may be slipping relative to other New York elementary schools.
Despite the school's academic challenges, it invests heavily in its students, spending $22,830 per student, which is significantly higher than the state average. However, the school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 32.3, indicating larger class sizes that may impact the quality of instruction and individual attention students receive. Overall, Achievement First Linden Charter School faces a mix of strengths and weaknesses, and its performance will be an important factor for parents considering educational options in the area.
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