Lafayette Academy

Public 6-8

 154 W 93rd St
       New York, NY  10025-7530


(212) 222-2857

District: New York City Geographic District # 3

SchoolDigger Rank:
304th of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,930 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.1 Help
Number of students:  194

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
46.4%
White:
24.7%
African American:
24.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.1% Help


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Compare Details Lafayette Academy ranks better than 79.8% of middle schools in New York. It also ranks 4th among 8 ranked middle schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Lafayette Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.4%), African American (24.7%), White (24.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lafayette Academy is 7.1, which is the 2nd best among 8 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lafayette Academy is $25,930, which is the 3rd highest among 8 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lafayette Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette Academy 304th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Lafayette Academy in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District # 3:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District # 3 494th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lafayette Academy

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Rank History for all students at Lafayette Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 4.11 1068th 1095 2.5%
2007 15.14 960th 1123 14.5%
2008 18.64 985th 1185 16.9%
2009 20.16 1019th 1224 16.7%
2010 4.52 1217th 1243 2.1%
2011 7.71 1228th 1295 5.2%
2012 8.73 1238th 1337 7.4%
2013 8.91 1341st 1373 2.3%
2014 12.29 1305th 1401 6.9%
2015 17.89 1194th 1407 15.1%
2016 21.61 1174th 1429 17.8%
2017 28.10 1077th 1455 26.0%
2018 51.57 656th 1438 54.4%
2019 65.49 434th 1439 69.8%
2021 70.95 277th 1242 77.7%
2022 82.24 203rd 1479 86.3%
2023 85.80 175th 1500 88.3%
2024 74.46 304th 1504 79.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lafayette Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.33 105th 503 79.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lafayette Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.85 542nd 1170 53.7%
2019 38.24 652nd 1139 42.8%
2022 89.31 53rd 1283 95.9%
2023 84.22 107th 1307 91.8%
2024 69.77 230th 1303 82.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lafayette Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.17 460th 1245 63.1%
2019 69.80 276th 1241 77.8%
2021 74.28 164th 935 82.5%
2022 79.06 176th 1306 86.5%
2023 80.04 175th 1288 86.4%
2024 57.22 463rd 1296 64.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Lafayette Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.75 115th 457 74.8%
2019 75.44 52nd 392 86.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Lafayette Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.62 713th 1353 47.3%
2019 63.73 447th 1370 67.4%
2021 76.06 180th 1066 83.1%
2022 73.34 300th 1454 79.4%
2023 81.58 219th 1463 85.0%
2024 74.08 317th 1465 78.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Lafayette Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.92 614th 1352 54.6%
2019 64.18 406th 1366 70.3%
2021 60.65 340th 1071 68.3%
2022 84.25 171st 1455 88.2%
2023 79.96 229th 1464 84.4%
2024 70.09 351st 1464 76.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Lafayette Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.76 157th 663 76.3%
2019 79.89 100th 653 84.7%
2021 49.69 113th 253 55.3%
2022 73.58 122nd 706 82.7%
2024 52.71 279th 705 60.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lafayette Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.16 378th 810 53.3%
2019 68.63 201st 826 75.7%
2022 68.67 201st 914 78.0%
2023 78.13 154th 943 83.7%
2024 58.75 325th 953 65.9%
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Rank History for White students at Lafayette Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.94 247th 614 59.8%
2022 84.25 94th 748 87.4%
2023 85.45 94th 772 87.8%
2024 91.54 47th 778 94.0%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, January 22, 2021

Open Quote Teachers and administration work to really know our kids from day one. In both hybrid and now fully remote, the school has fostered a warm environment where kids can connect with each other. Teachers guide with personalized feedback and spend extra time to reach all their students they meet them where they are at and push them so that all students are learning and growing at the right pace. Administration and teachers are amenable to feedback and changes that reflect the needs of their students.

The re-energized PTA and SLT committees are working to build a community of families and caregivers with opportunities to serve, celebrate, and come together outside of school. All in all, a wonderful place to transition our tweens from elementary to high school. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, October 3, 2019

Open Quote I am a parent who was looking for a small school with caring teachers. I did not think that it was remotely possible to get in a public school. But with a little bit of digging I found my tiny gem at Lafayette Academy and it was the best decision I made for my child. When I first started looking into schools I saw a lot of old and negative posts which made me question whether or not I should enrol my child. But after speaking with the principal, the staff and very happy parents. I knew this was the place for my child. I love the safe environment, and the staff is amazing. I can email, call or even request to meet them at any given moment and they are all very happy to spend time with me and talk about any concerns or questions I may have. My child is happy there because his face shows it! My child is happy there because his state tests scores shows it!! And I am happy here because I don't have to worry about his academically or socially! Thank you Mr. Zager, and his staff for their hard work and dedication that they give to their students and the parents of Lafayette Academy. Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Open Quote THIS IS THE WORST SCHOOL IN THE WORLD Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lafayette Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 1 140 2 53 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2001 0 143 1 59 1 n/a n/a 0 204
2002 1 165 5 72 1 n/a n/a 0 244
2003 1 165 5 72 1 n/a n/a 0 244
2004 2 107 4 49 2 n/a n/a 0 164
2005 5 116 4 58 1 n/a n/a 0 184
2006 7 105 5 74 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2007 7 99 1 59 1 n/a n/a 0 167
2008 7 76 1 85 1 n/a n/a 0 170
2009 9 78 1 84 1 n/a n/a 0 173
2010 5 87 0 93 0 n/a n/a 0 185
2011 3 96 0 76 0 0 0 0 175
2012 3 83 0 82 0 0 0 0 168
2013 2 82 1 77 0 0 1 0 163
2014 4 80 1 78 0 0 1 0 164
2015 9 67 1 65 1 0 1 0 144
2016 12 70 3 54 1 0 2 0 142
2017 16 79 0 49 1 1 2 0 148
2018 13 71 1 48 3 1 3 0 140
2019 20 73 0 55 3 1 2 0 154
2020 37 55 0 42 3 0 1 0 138
2021 64 52 3 50 1 1 7 0 178
2022 66 41 3 45 0 1 8 0 164
2023 72 29 4 42 0 1 11 1 160
2024 48 48 0 90 0 0 8 0 194

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lafayette Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 196 11.8 16.6 87.2
2001 204 14.0 14.6 84.3
2002 244 n/a n/a n/a
2003 244 n/a n/a n/a
2004 164 n/a n/a n/a
2005 184 n/a n/a 0
2006 191 14.0 13.6 98.4
2007 167 14.5 11.5 n/a
2008 170 16.0 10.6 86.5
2009 173 16.0 10.8 83.2
2010 185 14.1 13.0 n/a
2011 175 12.8 13.6 88.6
2012 168 14.2 11.7 83.9
2013 163 14.8 11.0 79.8
2014 164 13.2 12.3 86
2015 144 14.0 10.2 78.5
2016 142 13.0 10.9 81.7
2017 148 15.9 9.2 73.6
2018 140 17.0 8.2 85.7
2019 154 15.0 10.2 72.7
2020 138 17.7 7.7 71
2021 178 16.8 10.5 63.5
2022 164 18.5 8.8 58.5
2023 160 17.5 9.1 49.4
2024 194 27.2 7.1 69.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lafayette Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 196 11.8 16.6 87.2
2001 204 14.0 14.6 84.3
2002 244 n/a n/a n/a
2003 244 n/a n/a n/a
2004 164 n/a n/a n/a
2005 184 n/a n/a 0
2006 191 14.0 13.6 98.4
2007 167 14.5 11.5 n/a
2008 170 16.0 10.6 86.5
2009 173 16.0 10.8 83.2
2010 185 14.1 13.0 n/a
2011 175 12.8 13.6 88.6
2012 168 14.2 11.7 83.9
2013 163 14.8 11.0 79.8
2014 164 13.2 12.3 86
2015 144 14.0 10.2 78.5
2016 142 13.0 10.9 81.7
2017 148 15.9 9.2 73.6
2018 140 17.0 8.2 85.7
2019 154 15.0 10.2 72.7
2020 138 17.7 7.7 71
2021 178 16.8 10.5 63.5
2022 164 18.5 8.8 58.5
2023 160 17.5 9.1 49.4
2024 194 27.2 7.1 69.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lafayette Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $912 (4.1%) $21,326 (95.9%) $22,238
2020 $776 (3.2%) $23,716 (96.8%) $24,491
2021 $706 (3.4%) $20,205 (96.6%) $20,911
2022 $3,325 (13.1%) $22,005 (86.9%) $25,330
2023 $1,139 (4.4%) $24,791 (95.6%) $25,930

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lafayette Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 434th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 175th of 1500 Middle schools
 18.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Academy)4369.4
 26.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 3)6464.5
 0.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Lafayette Academy)4259
 17%
   6th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District # 3)5858.2
 0.2%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Academy)4479
 35%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 3)6166.4
 5.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Lafayette Academy)4357.5
 14.5%
   7th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District # 3)5959.4
 0.4%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Academy)7680.7
 4.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 3)6672.9
 6.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Lafayette Academy)6475.4
 11.4%
   8th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District # 3)3035.6
 5.6%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Lafayette Academy)7096
 26%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York City Geographic District # 3)59.458.8
 0.6%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students154160
 3.9%
African American7329
 60.3%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian04
Hispanic5542
 23.6%
Pacific Islander11
White2072
 260%
Two or More Races211
 450%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.7%49.4%
 23.4%


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Lafayette Academy ranks 304th of 1504 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Lafayette Academy are 46% Hispanic, 25% White, 25% African American, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 194 students attended Lafayette Academy.


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