About This School
Preschool | Grades K-5 | Amber Charter School
Amber Charter School is located in New York, NY and is one of 7 elementary schools in Amber Charter School District. It is a charter school that serves 433 students in grades K-5.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Amber Charter School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Amber Charter School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Amber Charter School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Amber Charter School's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Amber Charter School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Amber Charter School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Amber Charter School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Amber Charter School's students and teachers. more
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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Tag Young Scholars Junior High School 0.2 miles |  |
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| PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera School 0.2 miles |  |
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| The Bilingual/Bicultural School 0.2 miles |  |
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| Dream Charter School 0.2 miles |  |
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| PS 38 Roberto Clemente Elementary School 0.2 miles | |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 433
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46%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Amber Charter School had 83% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New York had 48% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
51%
Black
39%
Two or More Races
6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Amber Charter School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Amber Charter School DistrictTest Scores
About the NYSA
What is it?
The New York State Assessments are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The tests are also used to evaluate schools and determine each school's accountability status.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science, and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for 90% of students to score at or above level 3, the level of proficiency.
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49%
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68%
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75%
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68%
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57%
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Science
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82%
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85%
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English Language Arts
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57%
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68%
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Math
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45%
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76%
Social Studies
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66%
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78%
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50%
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63%
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60%
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71%
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64%
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70%
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82%
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90%
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50%
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71%
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58%
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83%
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Science
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68%
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86%
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English Language Arts
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46%
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78%
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Math
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54%
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83%
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Social Studies
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69%
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85%
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English Language Arts
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55%
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67%
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Math
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57%
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79%
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88%
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76%
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98%
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93%
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82%
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77%
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96%
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87%
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88%
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88%
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95%
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100%
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88%
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90%
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86%
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English Language Arts
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57%
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55%
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Math
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62%
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59%
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52%
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57%
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Math
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80%
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64%
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Science
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95%
state
89%
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English Language Arts
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35%
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53%
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Math
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57%
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65%
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Social Studies
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97%
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86%
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English Language Arts
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51%
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56%
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Math
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67%
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59%
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English Language Arts
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68%
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56%
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Math
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83%
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67%
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Science
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99%
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88%
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TestRating
8 out of 10
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