Very Good
#1677 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 35% in state
Academy of the City Charter School
Elementary School · Academy of the City Charter School · Woodside, NY
A charter elementary school in Woodside, NY where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
31-29 60TH ST, Woodside, NY 11377
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Academy of the City Charter School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 22 points since 2013, reaching 47% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
Based on 6 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 97Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 61Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,292
Median home value
$670,300
Median rent
$1,802/mo
College educated
33.1%
Homeownership
29.4%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11377; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 151 Mary D CarterEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| PS 152 Gwendoline N Alleyne SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 658 | Compare → |
| Hector Figueroa School (the)Enrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–4 | 0.4 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| EL Ber Islamic SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.5 mi | 17 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Academy of the City Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,979NCES 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 of the City Charter School is listed in ACADEMY OF THE CITY CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy of the City Charter School
Academy of the City Charter School is a public elementary school in Woodside, NY, part of Academy of the City Charter School, serving approximately 731 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,677 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy of the City Charter School
What grades does Academy of the City Charter School serve?
Academy of the City Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Academy of the City Charter School?
Academy of the City Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 731 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of the City Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of the City Charter School is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academy of the City Charter School rank in NY?
Academy of the City Charter School ranks #1,677 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Academy of the City Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy of the City Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 of the City Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy of the City Charter School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Academy of the City Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Academy of the City Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Academy of the City Charter School a Title I school?
No, Academy of the City Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 731
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.9%
- Phone
- (718) 487-9857
- Area population (ZIP 11377)
- 83,545
- Area average commute
- 36.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
Official sources & links
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 11377; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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