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Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School
School · Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School · New York, NY
A charter school in New York, NY where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
207 W 133RD ST, New York, NY 10030
- Math 11% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 69 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), 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
$42,738
Median home value
$810,100
Median rent
$1,204/mo
College educated
34.9%
Homeownership
13.3%
Poverty rate
32.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,178 | Compare → |
| Harlem Village Academy West Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 574 | Compare → |
| Great Tomorrows UsaPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 0.6 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,054 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,621NCES 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.
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School is listed in DEMOCRACY PREP HARLEM CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School is a public school in New York, NY, part of Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School, serving approximately 1,012 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,386 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School
What grades does Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School serve?
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School?
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,012 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School rank in NY?
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School ranks #3,386 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School a Title I school?
No, Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School?
88.9% of students at Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School 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
- 1,012
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 87
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.5%
- Phone
- (212) 281-1248
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 10030)
- 30,781
- Area average commute
- 38.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 10030; 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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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