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Academy Charter School-uniondale

School · Academy Charter School-uniondale · Uniondale, NY

A charter school in Uniondale, NY where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

100 CHARLES LINDBERGH BLVD, Uniondale, NY 11553

  • Math 51% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 61% proficient (2022)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change-9.16 pts/yr
Data Period2021–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-2.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.2 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
College Readiness2.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$24,057
Chronic Absenteeism22%

Students at Academy Charter School-uniondale score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency51%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency61%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2021, to 56% in 2022, across a 2-year record (2021–2022).

Show all 2 years by subject
2021
Math
67%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
51%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2021-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2021-2022)

Based on 6 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

65.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Academy Charter School-uniondale sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 43Car-Dependent
  • Transit 46Some Transit
  • Bike 68Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated982/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$105,994

Median home value

$486,100

Median rent

$2,122/mo

College educated

21.7%

Homeownership

74.6%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11553; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Nassau BocesEnrollment path unverified5.7K–120.8 mi1,743Compare →
Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.2K–121.7 mi1,895Compare →
Crescent SchoolPrivate · tuition7.6privatePK–122.1 mi174Compare →
Evergreen Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.0K–122.4 mi1,088Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Academy Charter School-uniondale

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$24,057NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Academy Charter School-uniondale is listed in ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-UNIONDALE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Academy Charter School-uniondale

Academy Charter School-uniondale is a public school in Uniondale, NY, part of Academy Charter School-uniondale, serving approximately 1,522 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,116 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Academy Charter School-uniondale

What grades does Academy Charter School-uniondale serve?

Academy Charter School-uniondale serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Academy Charter School-uniondale?

Academy Charter School-uniondale has an enrollment of approximately 1,522 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy Charter School-uniondale?

The student-teacher ratio at Academy Charter School-uniondale is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Academy Charter School-uniondale rank in NY?

Academy Charter School-uniondale ranks #4,116 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Academy Charter School-uniondale's MySchoolScout rating?

Academy Charter School-uniondale has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Academy Charter School-uniondale?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy Charter School-uniondale has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022).

Is Academy Charter School-uniondale a charter school?

Yes, Academy Charter School-uniondale is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Academy Charter School-uniondale a Title I school?

No, Academy Charter School-uniondale is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy Charter School-uniondale?

65.5% of students at Academy Charter School-uniondale qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
1,522
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
102
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Nassau County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.0%
Area population (ZIP 11553)
28,344
Area average commute
34.2 min
Area median age
35.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11553; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2021-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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