Summary:
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School is an elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade in the diverse community of Far Rockaway, New York. With a student population that is 54.61% African American, 35.46% Hispanic, and 71.28% from low socioeconomic backgrounds, the school has consistently outperformed state and local averages in academic achievement.
In the 2022-2023 school year, Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students achieved proficiency rates of 74.42%, 48.84%, and 77.5% respectively in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 44.89%, 48.79%, and 45.09%. In Math, the school's students achieved proficiency rates of 76.09%, 61.9%, and 70.73%, compared to the state averages of 53.68%, 53.85%, and 49.69%. The school's strong performance has earned it a ranking of 474 out of 2,439 elementary schools in New York state, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Notably, the school ranks among the top 90th, 117th, and 246th percentiles for African American, Hispanic, and low-income students, respectively.
When compared to nearby public schools, such as Ps 43 and Lighthouse Elementary School, Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School significantly outperforms them in both English Language Arts and Math proficiency. This success can be attributed to the school's effective educational model, targeted resources, and commitment to equity and inclusion, which have enabled it to deliver strong academic outcomes for its diverse student population.
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