Is Mosaic Preparatory Academy a good school?

Mosaic Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 4.3% of New York elementary schools.

How many students attend Mosaic Preparatory Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 236 students attended Mosaic Preparatory Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Mosaic Preparatory Academy?

Students at Mosaic Preparatory Academy are 62% Hispanic, 30% African American, 4% White, 3% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

Mosaic Preparatory Academy

Summary:

Mosaic Preparatory Academy is an elementary school located in New York City's District 4, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 180 students. Despite its high per-student spending, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Mosaic Preparatory Academy's academic performance is significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from just 6.25% to 27.78% in English Language Arts and 13.64% to 19.05% in math.

The school's struggles are particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, with Mosaic Preparatory Academy ranking 935 out of 936 New York elementary schools for African American students and 1332 out of 1503 for Hispanic students in English Language Arts. Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.5, this smaller class size does not appear to be translating into better academic outcomes for students.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in District 4 generally perform better than Mosaic Preparatory Academy, with Tag Young Scholars, a public magnet school located just 0.24 miles away, consistently ranking among the top 5 elementary schools in New York with exceptional academic performance. However, Mosaic Preparatory Academy's performance has remained consistently low over the past decade, suggesting that the school may be facing systemic challenges that have not been adequately addressed.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

141 E 111th St
New York, NY 10029

(212) 722-3109

District: New York City Geographic District # 4

SchoolDigger Rank:
2339^th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $34,984

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 236

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

61.9%

African American:

29.7%

White:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mosaic Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 95.7% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks last among 17 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 4. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.57. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.9%), African American (29.7%), White (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mosaic Preparatory Academy is 10.8, which is the 8^th best among 17 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 4. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mosaic Preparatory Academy is $34,984, which is the 5^th highest among 17 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 4.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mosaic Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Mosaic Preparatory Academy 2339^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Mosaic Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District # 4:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District # 4 671^st of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mosaic Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all students at Mosaic Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2009	1.01	2245^th	2257	0.5%
2010	3.16	2242^nd	2263	0.9%
2011	12.32	2093^rd	2286	8.4%
2012	19.65	1967^th	2320	15.2%
2013	18.57	2009^th	2325	13.6%
2014	12.37	2159^th	2345	7.9%
2015	12.79	2160^th	2352	8.2%
2016	22.86	1919^th	2366	18.9%
2017	20.59	1991^st	2386	16.6%
2018	25.19	1906^th	2395	20.4%
2019	13.50	2197^th	2413	9.0%
2021	8.34	2084^th	2201	5.3%
2022	6.86	2380^th	2434	2.2%
2023	11.98	2273^rd	2439	6.8%
2024	9.57	2339^th	2445	4.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mosaic Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	16.79	1058^th	1066	0.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Mosaic Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	42.82	971^st	1941	50.0%
2019	26.05	1532^nd	1859	17.6%
2022	22.72	1836^th	2031	9.6%
2023	53.54	679^th	2016	66.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mosaic Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	13.07	1978^th	2078	4.8%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Mosaic Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	55.15	270^th	730	63.0%
2019	30.44	452^nd	570	20.7%
2024	11.25	761^st	766	0.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Mosaic Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	28.70	1790^th	2338	23.4%
2019	16.15	2103^rd	2357	10.8%
2022	6.64	2364^th	2401	1.5%
2023	12.76	2235^th	2403	7.0%
2024	18.36	2122^nd	2413	12.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Mosaic Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	24.46	1908^th	2340	18.5%
2019	12.51	2200^th	2358	6.7%
2022	6.01	2376^th	2400	1.0%
2023	13.80	2204^th	2400	8.2%
2024	4.18	2400^th	2411	0.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Mosaic Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	33.45	666^th	948	29.7%
2022	7.38	935^th	936	0.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mosaic Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	42.91	788^th	1392	43.4%
2019	20.49	1150^th	1315	12.5%
2022	20.38	1332^nd	1503	11.4%
2023	30.05	1057^th	1429	26.0%
2024	15.27	1428^th	1531	6.7%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Mosaic Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	3	98	10	213	4	n/a	n/a	328
2010	3	104	8	176	3	n/a	n/a	294
2011	6	102	9	155	15	0	0	287
2012	5	115	5	179	19	1	0	324
2013	1	108	5	193	5	20	0	332
2014	1	112	23	178	8	0	0	322
2015	8	122	18	168	9	0	0	325
2016	3	123	13	150	10	0	0	299
2017	4	145	5	145	11	4	0	314
2018	7	136	4	162	13	4	2	328
2019	4	117	5	169	11	1	3	310
2020	4	104	3	134	8	0	2	255
2021	5	93	2	105	10	0	4	219
2022	5	92	2	98	8	0	4	209
2023	3	86	0	83	5	0	3	180
2024	10	70	0	146	7	0	3	236

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 Mosaic Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	328	26.0	12.6	0
2010	294	28.0	10.5	n/a
2011	287	27.0	10.6	85
2012	324	23.0	14.0	82.7
2013	332	24.7	13.4	84.6
2014	322	28.0	11.4	81.4
2015	325	29.0	11.2	95.4
2016	299	28.0	10.6	96.7
2017	314	24.9	12.5	93.6
2018	328	27.0	12.1	93.9
2019	310	25.0	12.4	94.8
2020	255	21.0	12.1	91.4
2021	219	23.3	9.3	91.8
2022	209	15.4	13.5	94.3
2023	180	17.0	10.5	97.2
2024	236	21.7	10.8	96.6

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 Mosaic Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	328	26.0	12.6	0
2010	294	28.0	10.5	n/a
2011	287	27.0	10.6	85
2012	324	23.0	14.0	82.7
2013	332	24.7	13.4	84.6
2014	322	28.0	11.4	81.4
2015	325	29.0	11.2	95.4
2016	299	28.0	10.6	96.7
2017	314	24.9	12.5	93.6
2018	328	27.0	12.1	93.9
2019	310	25.0	12.4	94.8
2020	255	21.0	12.1	91.4
2021	219	23.3	9.3	91.8
2022	209	15.4	13.5	94.3
2023	180	17.0	10.5	97.2
2024	236	21.7	10.8	96.6

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.

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