Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School

Summary:

Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School is a middle school located in Elmhurst, New York, serving grades 5-9 with a total enrollment of 364 students. The school is part of the Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School District, which is ranked 85 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in New York, ranking 138th out of 1,504 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on state assessments is impressive, with students outperforming the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Math across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, 77.27% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 51.88%. In Math, 83.15% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 40.72%. The school also performs well on Regents exams, with 65.22% of students proficient or better in Geometry, 56.52% in Living Environment, and 77.19% in Algebra I, all exceeding the state averages.

Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, including female students, male students, African American students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, students with disabilities, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school serves a high-need population, with 80.22% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. Despite the socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population, the school has been able to achieve exceptional academic outcomes, outperforming the nearby Junior High School 190 Russell Sage, Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School, and Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci, even though those schools serve less economically disadvantaged populations.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-9

51-35 Reeder St 2nd Fl
Elmhurst, NY 11373

(929) 666-4430

District: Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,320

Student/teacher ratio: 443.0

Number of students: 443

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

80.4%

African American:

11.3%

Asian:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School ranks better than 90.8% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.61. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (80.4%), African American (11.3%), Asian (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School is 443. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School is $20,320.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School 138^th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School 85^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	62.30	385^th	1242	69.0%
2022	82.83	195^th	1479	86.8%
2023	80.44	239^th	1500	84.1%
2024	89.61	138^th	1504	90.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	81.75	26^th	581	95.5%
2023	84.26	22^nd	591	96.3%
2024	93.97	9^th	615	98.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	55.99	150^th	522	71.3%
2022	83.49	84^th	1283	93.5%
2023	75.80	166^th	1307	87.3%
2024	88.85	71^st	1303	94.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	64.13	240^th	935	74.3%
2022	89.54	85^th	1306	93.5%
2023	85.08	132^nd	1288	89.8%
2024	92.87	68^th	1296	94.8%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	69.38	9^th	49	81.6%
2022	95.93	13^th	487	97.3%
2023	94.14	21^st	543	96.1%
2024	86.45	40^th	594	93.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	59.65	359^th	1066	66.3%
2022	86.98	125^th	1454	91.4%
2023	81.69	217^th	1463	85.2%
2024	89.50	123^rd	1465	91.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	62.04	312^th	1071	70.9%
2022	74.81	269^th	1455	81.5%
2023	76.73	277^th	1464	81.1%
2024	87.47	145^th	1464	90.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	92.36	39^th	705	94.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	68.05	91^st	449	79.7%
2022	88.20	55^th	914	94.0%
2023	85.75	87^th	943	90.8%
2024	91.88	52^nd	953	94.5%

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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 Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	1	5	3	80	0	0	89
2019	3	17	6	153	0	0	179
2020	1	24	11	234	1	0	271
2021	3	31	14	308	2	0	358
2022	3	33	17	308	1	2	364
2023	3	41	21	295	1	3	364
2024	11	50	24	356	1	1	443

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	89	7.0	12.7	86.5
2019	179	27.0	6.6	88.8
2020	271	n/a	n/a	87.5
2021	358	31.0	11.5	91.1
2022	364	n/a	n/a	89.8
2023	364	n/a	n/a	80.2
2024	443	1.0	443.0	87.1

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 Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	89	7.0	12.7	86.5
2019	179	27.0	6.6	88.8
2020	271	n/a	n/a	87.5
2021	358	31.0	11.5	91.1
2022	364	n/a	n/a	89.8
2023	364	n/a	n/a	80.2
2024	443	1.0	443.0	87.1

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 Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$7,698 (37.0%)	$13,097 (63.0%)	$20,795
2020	$377 (2.2%)	$16,543 (97.8%)	$16,920
2021	$2,126 (9.7%)	$19,799 (90.3%)	$21,924
2022	$1,721 (9.7%)	$16,027 (90.3%)	$17,748
2023	$1,826 (9.0%)	$18,494 (91.0%)	$20,320

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School

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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School)	40	51.4	11.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	38	45.1	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School)	58	57.5	0.5%
5th Grade Math (New York)	46	49.7	3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School)	60	47.2	12.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	47	45.8	1.2%
6th Grade Math (Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School)	90	71.9	18.1%
6th Grade Math (New York)	47	48.1	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	179	364	103.4%
African American	17	41	141.2%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	6	21	250%
Hispanic	153	295	92.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	3
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.8%	80.2%	8.6%

Schools Near Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)				NY State Assessments Math (2024)				NY State Assessments Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	5-9	51-35 Reeder St 2nd Fl	Elmhurst	11373	Queens County	Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(929) 666-4430	443	1	443.0	87.1%	11 (2.5%)	50 (11.3%)	356 (80.4%)	24 (5.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	89.6	138^th of 1504 public middle schools	90.8%		80.4	239^th of 1500 public middle schools	84.1%	101	65.2		56.5		77.2	43.0	64.1	64.4	77.3	52.9	76.7	83.3	83.2	25.3	62.9	$20,320	$1,826	$18,494
Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (The)	Public	6-8	50-40 Jacobus St	Elmhurst	11373	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #24	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 205-6788	1,297	103	12.5	88.7%	33 (2.5%)	13 (1.0%)	754 (58.1%)	480 (37.0%)	8 (0.6%)	3 (0.2%)	6 (0.5%)	49.6	723^rd of 1504 public middle schools	51.9%		54.2	636^th of 1500 public middle schools	57.6%	87			90.9	76.4	96.5		51.3	59.4	53.9		48.0	54.5	24.9		23.5	$17,778	$856	$16,922
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci	Public	6-8	98-50 50th Ave	Corona	11368	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #24	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 760-3233	2,170	174	12.5	95.5%	23 (1.1%)	28 (1.3%)	2,044 (94.2%)	66 (3.0%)	5 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	3 (0.1%)	25.5	1200^th of 1504 public middle schools	20.2%		21.6	1264^th of 1500 public middle schools	15.7%	64			68.5	74.2	91.7		23.5	35.8	34.2		28.6	43.0	25.5		31.1	$18,048	$925	$17,122
Corona Arts And Sciences Academy	Public	6-8	98-11 44th Ave	Corona	11368	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #24	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 507-3820	735	80	9.1	95.4%	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	723 (98.4%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15.5	1375^th of 1504 public middle schools	8.6%		19.5	1303^rd of 1500 public middle schools	13.1%	72			64.5	76.7	58.1		21.9	30.4	35.6		12.5	27.0	16.1		24.4	$19,005	$1,279	$17,725
Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (The)	Public	6-8	70-02 54th Ave	Maspeth	11378	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #24	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 639-3817	1,649	119	13.8	79.9%	177 (10.7%)	7 (0.4%)	974 (59.1%)	475 (28.8%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	10 (0.6%)	62.5	496^th of 1504 public middle schools	67.0%		63.7	484^th of 1500 public middle schools	67.7%	12		98.2			98.8		50.0	57.0	57.5		64.5	63.5	37.8		36.4	$16,665	$1,020	$15,645
Valence College Preparatory Charter School	Public, Charter	5-8	97-29 64th Rd	Rego Park	11374	Queens County	Valence College Preparatory Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(646) 854-8414	436	42	10.3	82.1%	14 (3.2%)	18 (4.1%)	386 (88.5%)	11 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	84.4	186^th of 1504 public middle schools	87.6%		77.9	278^th of 1500 public middle schools	81.5%	92			79.0		98.2	37.8	55.4	63.2	83.3	54.2	59.5	83.5	87.5	28.9		$18,127	$1,350	$16,777
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer	Public, Magnet	6-8	33-34 80th St	Jackson Heights	11372	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #30	No	Yes	No	Yes	(718) 457-1242	1,525	106	14.3	91.5%	16 (1.0%)	11 (0.7%)	1,407 (92.3%)	81 (5.3%)	7 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	38.4	947^th of 1504 public middle schools	37.0%		41	907^th of 1500 public middle schools	39.5%	40			82.8		89.0		29.6	44.0	47.7		41.9	57.6	28.4		19.3	$16,246	$1,030	$15,217
Is 230	Public	6-8	73-10 34th Ave	Jackson Heights	11372	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #30	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 335-7648	1,004	80	12.5	82.0%	55 (5.5%)	2 (0.2%)	594 (59.2%)	334 (33.3%)	9 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (0.9%)	59.5	549^th of 1504 public middle schools	63.5%		68.9	408^th of 1500 public middle schools	72.8%	141			90.3		74.9		50.4	62.1	56.4		57.6	67.8	14.9		17.8	$16,850	$1,244	$15,605
Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey	Public	6-9	63-55 102nd St	Rego Park	11374	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #28	No	No	No	No	(718) 830-4910	1,635	103	15.8	54.3%	600 (36.7%)	90 (5.5%)	389 (23.8%)	464 (28.4%)	8 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	81 (5.0%)	84	192^nd of 1504 public middle schools	87.2%		84.6	189^th of 1500 public middle schools	87.4%	3			94.8	97.3	98.6		70.7	71.7	71.9		82.6	80.9	38.4		27.3	$15,018	$568	$14,450
Is 227 Louis Armstrong	Public, Magnet	5-8	32-02 Junction Blvd	East Elmhurst	11369	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #30	No	Yes	No	Yes	(718) 335-7500	1,561	91	17.0	68.9%	309 (19.8%)	218 (14.0%)	552 (35.4%)	396 (25.4%)	11 (0.7%)	5 (0.3%)	68 (4.4%)	87	160^th of 1504 public middle schools	89.4%		88.9	142^nd of 1500 public middle schools	90.5%	18		100.0	80.1	75.3	99.4	70.6	63.6	75.9	76.8	75.4	70.3	80.4	54.3	61.6		$14,837	$910	$13,927

Frequently Asked Questions about Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School

How many students attend Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 443 students attended Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School.

Is Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School a good school?

Yes. Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School ranks in the top 9.2% of New York middle schools.

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What is the racial makeup of Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School?

Students at Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School are 80% Hispanic, 11% African American, 5% Asian, 2% White.

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