Summary:
The city of Broad Channel, New York has only one school, Ps 47 Chris Galas, which serves grades PK-8 and has a total enrollment of 254 students. This elementary school is part of the New York City Geographic District #27, which is ranked 582 out of 865 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Ps 47 Chris Galas appears to be a standout school within its district and the state of New York. The school has consistently ranked in the top 30% of New York elementary schools over the past 3 school years, with a current ranking of 532 out of 2,445 schools. Its performance on state assessments is generally higher than the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates than the district and state in several grade levels, including 5th grade ELA, 7th grade ELA, and 4th grade Math.
The school's spending per student is $27,341, and it has a student-teacher ratio of 9.1, which may contribute to its academic success. Additionally, the school's free/reduced lunch rate of 42.52% indicates that a significant portion of its student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, yet the school is still able to outperform the district and state averages, suggesting that it is effectively addressing the needs of its diverse student population.
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