Serving 876 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Excellence Girls Charter School ranks in the top 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 is 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 876 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Excellence Girls Charter School's student population of 876 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
876 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Year Founded
2004
School Mascot
Eagles
School Rankings
Excellence Girls Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excellence Girls Charter School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2128 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
78%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excellence Girls Charter School's ranking?
Excellence Girls Charter School is ranked #2128 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Excellence Girls Charter School often compared to?
Excellence Girls Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School, Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Excellence Girls Charter School?
The graduation rate of Excellence Girls Charter School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Excellence Girls Charter School?
876 students attend Excellence Girls Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Excellence Girls Charter School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Excellence Girls Charter School?
Excellence Girls Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Excellence Girls Charter School offer ?
Excellence Girls Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Excellence Girls Charter School part of?
Excellence Girls Charter School is part of Excellence Girls Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Excellence Girls Charter School located?
Excellence Girls Charter School is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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