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New American Academy Charter School (The) is an elementary school located in Brooklyn, New York, serving 258 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This school stands out for its high percentage of African American students, strong academic performance, and the success of its African American and special education student populations.
The school's academic performance is noteworthy, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that generally exceed the state average. In 2022-2023, 48.72% of 3rd graders, 52.5% of 4th graders, and 43.33% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in ELA, while 51.28% of 3rd graders, 57.89% of 4th graders, and 43.33% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in Math. Compared to nearby schools, such as Riverdale Avenue Community School and PS 244 Richard R Green, New American Academy Charter School (The) generally outperforms them in both ELA and Math proficiency.
The school's student population is noteworthy, with 88.37% of students identifying as African American, significantly higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 65.67% to 88.25% African American students. The school's African American and special education students perform relatively well compared to their peers in other New York elementary schools, ranking 182 out of 857 and 537 out of 2,016, respectively, with 4-star ratings. However, the school's Hispanic students have a lower ranking in ELA proficiency, indicating an area for improvement. The school's funding and resources have increased over the past few years, with spending per student rising from $15,703 in 2019-2020 to $18,948 in 2022-2023, though the student-teacher ratio has fluctuated.
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