Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek

Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-5 in the Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek district in Brooklyn, New York. With a total enrollment of 208 students, the school has a predominantly African American student body (89.9%) and a high rate of students (75.96%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges.

The school's academic performance is mixed, with strong proficiency rates in 3rd-grade English Language Arts (ELA) and Math, exceeding state averages. However, proficiency rates decline in the upper grades, with 5th-grade students performing below state averages in both subjects. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past three years, ranging from 1415 out of 2439 elementary schools to 1777 out of 2434, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $21,406, the inconsistent academic performance and ranking suggest a need for the Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek to implement more consistent and effective instructional strategies to improve student outcomes, particularly in the upper elementary grades. The school's strengths in the early grades and the challenges it faces in serving a predominantly low-income student population provide valuable insights for parents and educators in the community.