Serving 297 students in grades 6-8, East Fordham Academy For The Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 7% (which was lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 16% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)7%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)16%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
76%
30%
Black
18%
15%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Geographic District #10
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend East Fordham Academy For The Arts?
297 students attend East Fordham Academy For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of East Fordham Academy For The Arts students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Fordham Academy For The Arts?
East Fordham Academy For The Arts has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does East Fordham Academy For The Arts offer ?
East Fordham Academy For The Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is East Fordham Academy For The Arts part of?
East Fordham Academy For The Arts is part of New York City Geographic District #10.
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