Summary:
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls is the sole elementary school serving grades K-5 in the Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls District, located in Albany, New York. With a total enrollment of 326 students, the school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in 3rd grade, and its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.1.
The school's performance on New York State Assessments is generally higher than the statewide averages, with 60.47% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 42.6% statewide, and an impressive 90.48% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Math versus 53.93% statewide. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has improved over the past three years, moving from 1632 out of 2434 elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 1139 out of 2445 in 2023-2024, indicating the school is making progress and performing better relative to other elementary schools in the state.
However, the school faces some challenges, as its academic performance varies across grade levels and subjects, with 4th and 5th grade students struggling more, particularly in Math. Additionally, the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 76.38% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Continued analysis and targeted interventions could help Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls build on its successes and address areas for improvement to ensure consistent academic achievement across all grade levels.
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