Serving 767 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Growing Up Green Charter School 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 is 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower 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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 767 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Growing Up Green Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Growing Up Green Charter School's student population of 767 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
767 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
School Rankings
Growing Up Green Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Growing Up Green Charter School is 0.67, 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
#2590 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
52%
30%
Black
17%
16%
White
18%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Growing Up Green Charter School's ranking?
Growing Up Green Charter School is ranked #2590 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Growing Up Green Charter School often compared to?
Growing Up Green Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Our World Neighborhood Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Growing Up Green Charter School?
767 students attend Growing Up Green Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Growing Up Green Charter School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Growing Up Green Charter School?
Growing Up Green Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Growing Up Green Charter School offer ?
Growing Up Green Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Growing Up Green Charter School part of?
Growing Up Green Charter School is part of Growing Up Green Charter School District.
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