Serving 1,100 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Equity Project Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Equity Project Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Equity Project Charter School's student population of 1,100 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
Equity for All
School Rankings
Equity Project Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Equity Project Charter School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1934 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
93%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Equity Project Charter School's ranking?
Equity Project Charter School is ranked #1934 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Equity Project Charter School often compared to?
Equity Project Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 189 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Equity Project Charter School?
1,100 students attend Equity Project Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Equity Project Charter School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Equity Project Charter School?
Equity Project Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Equity Project Charter School offer ?
Equity Project Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Equity Project Charter School part of?
Equity Project Charter School is part of Equity Project Charter School School District.
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