Summary:
Creo College Preparatory Charter School is the sole public charter middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Bronx, New York, with a total enrollment of 346 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic (61.85%) and African American (33.24%) students, which is notable compared to the state average. While the school's 8th-grade students perform above the state average in both English Language Arts (69.51% proficient) and Math (34.38% proficient), the younger grades lag behind state averages, particularly in Math.
Creo College Preparatory Charter School spends a relatively high amount per student ($22,312) compared to the state average, but it also has a high percentage of students (83.82%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-need student population. This suggests that the school is well-resourced, but the academic performance data suggests that additional resources may not be translating directly into improved student outcomes, highlighting the need to examine how resources are being utilized and allocated to support student learning.
Overall, the data for Creo College Preparatory Charter School provides a mixed picture. While the school serves a diverse, high-need student population, its academic performance is uneven, with strengths in the upper grades but challenges in the lower grades, particularly in Math. Further analysis and targeted interventions may be necessary to address these disparities and ensure all students are receiving the support they need to succeed.
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