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#2142 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 45% in state
New York City Charter School of the Arts
Middle School · NEW YORK CITY CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
26 BROADWAY-12TH FL, New York, NY 10004
Enrollment
238
Score
6.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
238
Score
6.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#2,142 of 4,742
In New York
#191 of 346
public schools
Academic growth
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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New York City Charter School of the Arts
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About New York City Charter School of the Arts
New York City Charter School of the Arts is a public middle school in New York, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS. New York City Charter School of the Arts serves approximately 238 students, and covers grades 6th-8th. New York City Charter School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,142 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for New York City Charter School of the Arts show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022).
- This school 6.5 · Average
What Parents Should Know
New York City Charter School of the Arts 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.
96% of students at New York City Charter School of the Arts 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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New York City Charter School of the Arts — Students at New York City Charter School of the Arts score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
64.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 8 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.4/10.
How New York City Charter School of the Arts Compares
See how New York City Charter School of the Arts performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
26 BROADWAY-12TH FL, New York, NY 10004
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering New York City Charter School of the Arts may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. SPRUCE STREET SCHOOL (rated 9.1/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PECK SLIP SCHOOL (THE) (rated 9.0/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LOWER MANHATTAN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| RICHARD R GREEN HIGH SCHOOL OF TEACHING New York | 0.0 mi | 7.4 |
| URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FOR YOUNG WOMEN New York | 0.0 mi | 8.5 |
| LOWER MANHATTAN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL New York | 0.0 mi | 8.8 |
| THE LANG SCHOOL New York | 0.0 mi | 7.1 |
| MILLENNIUM HIGH SCHOOL New York | 0.1 mi | 8.0 |
| LEMAN MANHATTAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL New York | 0.1 mi | 5.4 |
| PS 150 New York | 0.1 mi | 7.8 |
| JOHN V LINDSAY WILDCAT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL New York | 0.2 mi | 6.3 |
| QUAD PREPARATORY SCHOOL (THE) Manhattan | 0.2 mi | 8.7 |
| PINE STREET SCHOOL New York | 0.2 mi | 8.1 |
| LEADERSHIP & PUBLIC SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL New York | 0.3 mi | 7.4 |
| HIGH SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS & FINANCE New York | 0.3 mi | 7.2 |
| BATTERY PARK CITY SCHOOL New York | 0.3 mi | 8.6 |
| PS 94 New York | 0.3 mi | 3.8 |
| BATTERY PARK MONTESSORI New York | 0.3 mi | — |
| THE TITUS SCHOOL New York | 0.4 mi | 7.9 |
| SPRUCE STREET SCHOOL New York | 0.5 mi | 9.1 |
| GERMAN SCHOOL MANHATTAN New York | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
| PS 234 INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL New York | 0.7 mi | 8.2 |
| PECK SLIP SCHOOL (THE) New York | 0.6 mi | 9.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10004 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$220,592
Median Home Value
$1,866,400
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
Population
3,875
College Educated
90.9%
Homeownership
35.5%
Avg Commute
27.4 min
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Median Age
32.9
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| ACADEMY OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND TECHNOLOGY Bronx, NY | 6.5 |
| IS 528 BEA FULLER RODGERS SCHOOL New York, NY | 6.5 |
| ISAAC NEWTON MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE New York, NY | 6.5 |
| MADIBA PREP MIDDLE SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 6.5 |
| MS 35 STEPHEN DECATUR Brooklyn, NY | 6.5 |
| SOUTH BRONX INTERNATIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL Bronx, NY | 6.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about New York City Charter School of the Arts
What grades does New York City Charter School of the Arts serve?
New York City Charter School of the Arts serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend New York City Charter School of the Arts?
New York City Charter School of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 238 students.
How does New York City Charter School of the Arts rank in NY?
New York City Charter School of the Arts ranks #2,142 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is New York City Charter School of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
New York City Charter School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 New York City Charter School of the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New York City Charter School of the Arts has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022).
Is New York City Charter School of the Arts a charter school?
Yes, New York City Charter School of the Arts is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is New York City Charter School of the Arts a Title I school?
No, New York City Charter School of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New York City Charter School of the Arts?
64.7% of students at New York City Charter School of the Arts qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 238
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 64.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 95.8%
- Phone
- (646) 793-6320
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS- District Enrollment
- 238
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $30,235
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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