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#4638 of 4,742 schools in NY
Broadway Academy
School · Elmira City School District · Elmira, NY
An Elmira City School District school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1000 BROADWAY, Elmira, NY 14904
- Math 17% proficient (2019)
- Reading 20% proficient (2019)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Broadway Academy score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 19% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Broadway Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,711/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elmira), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,563
Median home value
$87,200
Median rent
$1,005/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
20.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14904; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | 7–12 | 1.7 mi | 242 | Compare → |
| Elmira Psychiatric CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 2.4 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Thomas a Edison High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 311 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Elmira City School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 11
- District spending per student
- $23,052NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Broadway Academy is listed in ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Broadway Academy
Broadway Academy is a public school in Elmira, NY, part of Elmira City School District, serving approximately 413 students in grades 9th-9th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,638 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Broadway Academy
What grades does Broadway Academy serve?
Broadway Academy serves students in grades 9th through 9th.
How many students attend Broadway Academy?
Broadway Academy has an enrollment of approximately 413 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broadway Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Broadway Academy is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Broadway Academy rank in NY?
Broadway Academy ranks #4,638 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Broadway Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Broadway Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Broadway Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Broadway Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Broadway Academy a charter school?
No, Broadway Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Broadway Academy a Title I school?
No, Broadway Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Broadway Academy?
61.5% of students at Broadway Academy 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
- 9th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 413
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Chemung County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.5%
- Phone
- (607) 735-3300
- Area population (ZIP 14904)
- 14,276
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 14904; 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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