Summary:
The New York City Charter School of the Arts is a standout middle school serving grades 6-8 in New York City. With a total enrollment of 238 students, this public charter school has consistently outperformed the state average on New York State Assessments in both English Language Arts and Math across all grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, 79.69% of 6th graders, 65.38% of 7th graders, and 73.08% of 8th graders scored proficient or better on the ELA assessments, significantly higher than the state averages of 50.86%, 50.99%, and 52.38% respectively.
The school's exceptional academic performance is further reflected in its Regents exam pass rates, which are also significantly higher than the state averages. Additionally, the New York City Charter School of the Arts district is ranked 164 out of 874 districts in New York, placing it in the top 20% of districts in the state. The school has been ranked among the top 300 middle schools in New York for the past three school years, with a ranking of 225 out of 1,500 schools in 2022-2023, 277 out of 1,504 schools in 2023-2024, and 297 out of 1,500 schools in 2024-2025.
Despite serving a diverse student population, with 64.71% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024, the New York City Charter School of the Arts has maintained a consistent 4-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger, indicating it is a high-performing school. While the data does not provide information on student growth or student-teacher ratios, the school's exceptional academic outcomes and consistent high rankings suggest it is a model of excellence in public education.
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