Below Average
#4025 of 4,742 schools in NY
Amber Charter School East Harlem
Elementary School · Amber Charter School East Harlem · New York, NY
A charter elementary school in New York, NY serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
220 E 106TH ST, New York, NY 10029
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Amber Charter School East Harlem score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2013, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 20 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Amber Charter School East Harlem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 99Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,308
Median home value
$818,100
Median rent
$1,183/mo
College educated
35.7%
Homeownership
7%
Poverty rate
30.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10029; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Charter School East HarlemCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 992 | Compare → |
| East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 897 | Compare → |
| Bilingual Bicultural School (the)Enrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Lexington Academy (the)Enrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 482 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Amber Charter School East Harlem
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,664NCES 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.
Amber Charter School East Harlem is listed in AMBER CHARTER SCHOOL EAST HARLEM; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Amber Charter School East Harlem
Amber Charter School East Harlem is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of Amber Charter School East Harlem, serving approximately 312 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,025 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Amber Charter School East Harlem
What grades does Amber Charter School East Harlem serve?
Amber Charter School East Harlem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Amber Charter School East Harlem?
Amber Charter School East Harlem has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amber Charter School East Harlem?
The student-teacher ratio at Amber Charter School East Harlem is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Amber Charter School East Harlem rank in NY?
Amber Charter School East Harlem ranks #4,025 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Amber Charter School East Harlem's MySchoolScout rating?
Amber Charter School East Harlem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Amber Charter School East Harlem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Amber Charter School East Harlem has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Amber Charter School East Harlem a charter school?
Yes, Amber Charter School East Harlem is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Amber Charter School East Harlem a Title I school?
No, Amber Charter School East Harlem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Amber Charter School East Harlem?
99.0% of students at Amber Charter School East Harlem 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.8%
- Phone
- (212) 534-9667
- Area population (ZIP 10029)
- 74,848
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 10029; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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