Amani Public Charter School

Amani Public Charter School is the sole middle school in the Amani Public Charter School district, serving students in grades 5-8 in Mount Vernon, New York. The school has a statewide ranking of 601 out of 1,504 New York middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school's performance on state assessments varies across subjects and grade levels, with some areas exceeding the statewide average and others falling below, its overall academic outcomes suggest room for improvement.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $20,767 and a low student-teacher ratio of 11.4, its academic performance has been mixed in recent years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 472 and 737 out of 1,500-1,504 New York middle schools. This suggests that factors beyond just resource allocation, such as curriculum, instructional practices, and school leadership, may be contributing to the school's performance. Additionally, the school serves a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 66.87% in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating that the school population faces significant economic challenges.

Overall, Amani Public Charter School has some areas of strength, but also faces challenges in consistently meeting academic standards across all subjects and grade levels. Ensuring that the school's students, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, have access to the resources and support they need to succeed academically should be a priority for the school and district.