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#4696 of 4,742 schools in NY
Growing Up Green Charter School II
Elementary School · GROWING UP GREEN CHARTER SCHOOL II
84-35 152ND ST, Jamaica, NY 11432
Enrollment
775
Student-Teacher
8.8:1
Score
2.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
775
Student-Teacher
8.8:1
Score
2.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,696 of 4,742
In Jamaica
#48 of 48
public schools
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Growing Up Green Charter School II
Elementary School in Jamaica · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Growing Up Green Charter School II
Growing Up Green Charter School II is a public elementary school in Jamaica, NY, part of GROWING UP GREEN CHARTER SCHOOL II. Growing Up Green Charter School II serves approximately 775 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Growing Up Green Charter School II has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,696 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Growing Up Green Charter School II show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022).
- This school 2.6 · Needs Improvement
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 8.8:1 students to teachers, Growing Up Green Charter School II sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Growing Up Green Charter School II is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
71% of students at Growing Up Green Charter School II were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Growing Up Green Charter School II — Students at Growing Up Green Charter School II score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 10 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.3/10.
How Growing Up Green Charter School II Compares
See how Growing Up Green Charter School II performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
84-35 152ND ST, Jamaica, NY 11432
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Growing Up Green Charter School II may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 182 SAMANTHA SMITH (rated 7.4/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 86 (rated 7.0/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST NICHOLAS-TOLENTINE (rated 6.3/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Jamaica, see our Jamaica schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11432 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$75,395
Median Home Value
$826,100
Median Rent
$1,841/mo
Population
63,730
College Educated
35.7%
Homeownership
37%
Avg Commute
43.5 min
Poverty Rate
15.2%
Median Age
39.6
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| PS 76 BENNINGTON SCHOOL (THE) Bronx, NY | 2.6 |
| ROBERTS K-8 SCHOOL Syracuse, NY | 2.6 |
| BELLAMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rome, NY | 2.5 |
| REACH ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Buffalo, NY | 2.7 |
| SCHOOL 33-JOHN JAMES AUDUBON Rochester, NY | 2.5 |
| UNION EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cheektowaga, NY | 2.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Growing Up Green Charter School II
What grades does Growing Up Green Charter School II serve?
Growing Up Green Charter School II serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Growing Up Green Charter School II?
Growing Up Green Charter School II has an enrollment of approximately 775 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Growing Up Green Charter School II?
The student-teacher ratio at Growing Up Green Charter School II is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Growing Up Green Charter School II rank in NY?
Growing Up Green Charter School II ranks #4,696 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Growing Up Green Charter School II's MySchoolScout rating?
Growing Up Green Charter School II has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Growing Up Green Charter School II?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Growing Up Green Charter School II has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022).
Is Growing Up Green Charter School II a charter school?
Yes, Growing Up Green Charter School II is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Growing Up Green Charter School II a Title I school?
No, Growing Up Green Charter School II is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 775
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 88
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.4%
- Phone
- (347) 642-4306
Resources & Links
District
GROWING UP GREEN CHARTER SCHOOL II- District Enrollment
- 775
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $30,767
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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