Serving 213 students in grades 5-8, Brighter Choice Charter Middle School For Boys ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
213 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
12%
30%
Black
84%
15%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Brighter Choice Charter Middle School For Boys School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Brighter Choice Charter Middle School For Boys?
213 students attend Brighter Choice Charter Middle School For Boys.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Brighter Choice Charter Middle School For Boys students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brighter Choice Charter Middle School For Boys?
Brighter Choice Charter Middle School For Boys has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brighter Choice Charter Middle School For Boys offer ?
Brighter Choice Charter Middle School For Boys offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Brighter Choice Charter Middle School For Boys part of?
Brighter Choice Charter Middle School For Boys is part of Brighter Choice Charter Middle School For Boys School District.
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