Is Zeta Charter School - Inwood a good school?

Yes! Zeta Charter School - Inwood is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 119 th of 2445 New York elementary schools.

How many students attend Zeta Charter School - Inwood?

In the 2022-23 school year, 520 students attended Zeta Charter School - Inwood.

What is the racial makeup of Zeta Charter School - Inwood?

Students at Zeta Charter School - Inwood are 80% Hispanic, 14% African American, 3% White, 1% Asian.

Zeta Charter School - Inwood

Summary:

Zeta Charter School - Inwood is an exceptional elementary public charter school located in New York, NY, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 520 students. This school is part of the Zeta Charter School - Inwood District, which is ranked 50 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Zeta Charter School - Inwood consistently outperforms the state and local district averages in New York State Assessments for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were significantly higher than the state averages, with 69.23% for 3rd grade ELA compared to 42.6%, and 95.15% for 3rd grade Math compared to 53.93%. The school also ranks exceptionally well among various student subgroups, including female, male, African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. Additionally, the school's per-student spending has steadily increased from $16,295 in 2020-2021 to $21,112 in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby public schools, such as PS 152 Dyckman Valley, PS 48 PO Michael J Buczek, and PS 132 Juan Pablo Duarte, Zeta Charter School - Inwood significantly outperforms them in both ELA and Math proficiency rates. The nearby Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights also demonstrates strong academic performance, ranking 101 out of 2,445 NY elementary schools in 2023-2024, similar to Zeta Charter School - Inwood. Overall, Zeta Charter School - Inwood stands out as a high-performing elementary school that consistently delivers exceptional academic outcomes for its diverse student population, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-6

401 W 218th St
New York, NY 10034

(929) 447-5281

District: Zeta Charter School - Inwood

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,112

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 520

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

80.2%

African American:

14.0%

White:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Zeta Charter School - Inwood ranks better than 95.1% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.93. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (80.2%), African American (14%), White (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Zeta Charter School - Inwood is $21,112.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Zeta Charter School - Inwood:

SchoolDigger ranks Zeta Charter School - Inwood 119^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Zeta Charter School - Inwood in the ranking list.)

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Zeta Charter School - Inwood:

SchoolDigger ranks Zeta Charter School - Inwood 50^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Zeta Charter School - Inwood

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	89.85	197^th	2434	91.9%
2023	92.41	165^th	2439	93.2%
2024	93.93	119^th	2445	95.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Zeta Charter School - Inwood

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	99.28	5^th	1001	99.5%
2024	98.21	8^th	1066	99.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Zeta Charter School - Inwood

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	84.92	157^th	2031	92.3%
2023	94.52	65^th	2016	96.8%
2024	97.68	38^th	2110	98.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Zeta Charter School - Inwood

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	94.76	61^st	2099	97.1%
2023	96.31	57^th	2041	97.2%
2024	96.61	60^th	2078	97.1%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Zeta Charter School - Inwood

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	94.76	22^nd	622	96.5%
2023	93.14	27^th	637	95.8%
2024	97.25	18^th	766	97.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Zeta Charter School - Inwood

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	89.08	184^th	2401	92.3%
2023	90.22	189^th	2403	92.1%
2024	91.11	159^th	2413	93.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Zeta Charter School - Inwood

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	86.27	246^th	2400	89.8%
2023	91.96	146^th	2400	93.9%
2024	93.93	98^th	2411	95.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Zeta Charter School - Inwood

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	91.88	57^th	936	93.9%
2023	96.63	26^th	857	97.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Zeta Charter School - Inwood

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	94.23	53^rd	1503	96.5%
2023	95.30	45^th	1429	96.9%
2024	96.60	45^th	1531	97.1%

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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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by a parent
Monday, December 7, 2020

Here is one happy, satisfied parent proud of having made the best decision to choose Zeta as my children’s academic institution! Both my children have grown so much for the past three years with Zeta, both academically and socially.

I am extremely happy with how Zeta has handled this remote learning so well. They have helped my children to embrace this remote learning in an incredibly awestruck way, providing them with all the necessary tools and keeping them motivated and encouraged on every day basis.

Both the teaching and the non-teaching staff are a group of wonderful people. They are very dedicated and have an incredible communication plan. If anything goes wrong, they act immediately and resolve the situation. They go above and beyond to see to that their students attain the best all-around education. It is so heartwarming to see how dedicated they are to the welfare of their students.

Their after-school clubs are awesome, they provide private lessons and their coaches are top notch. I would highly recommend Zeta Inwood to all parents who are looking for an institution that integrates social, emotional and academic development in an exceptionally well-rounded approach for their children. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, December 3, 2020

I am so thankful to have a found a school where I can confidently send both of my children. The incredible attention and care the teachers and staff give each student is exceptional. We loved the school before Covid, but now I have never been more grateful to be in a school with such forethought, care, and teamwork to get us all through until we can be in school again. Thank you Zeta. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, December 1, 2020

We are a founding family, our experience with Zeta Charter Schools have been amazing, our son has an IEP and takes speech therapy. He has been going to Zeta since 1st grade we have watch our son blossom with the level of academics and social emotional approach to learning the school has developed. They care not only about our kids but also about the family as a whole. I love their approach to mind body and soul, my son loves taking taekwando, and he is currently in their violin club. As parents we want what is best for our children, when I learned about Zeta, I jumped at the opportunity to have my child be a part of a community that cares about educating children for the future. We are proud to be part of Zeta and all the amazing work their teachers and leaders do for our family. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Zeta Charter School - Inwood

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	9	21	2	132	1	2	167
2020	11	28	2	215	2	3	261
2021	12	77	2	321	2	6	420
2022	16	70	7	354	4	3	454
2023	16	73	7	417	5	2	520

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 Zeta Charter School - Inwood

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	167	12.0	13.9	77.2
2020	261	n/a	n/a	69.7
2021	420	n/a	n/a	81.9
2022	454	n/a	n/a	83.3
2023	520	n/a	n/a	79.6

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 Zeta Charter School - Inwood

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	167	12.0	13.9	77.2
2020	261	n/a	n/a	69.7
2021	420	n/a	n/a	81.9
2022	454	n/a	n/a	83.3
2023	520	n/a	n/a	79.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Zeta Charter School - Inwood

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$4,477 (14.5%)	$26,463 (85.5%)	$30,940
2020	$1,840 (11.0%)	$14,952 (89.0%)	$16,792
2021	$2,226 (13.7%)	$14,069 (86.3%)	$16,295
2022	$3,012 (16.1%)	$15,738 (83.9%)	$18,750
2023	$2,565 (12.1%)	$18,547 (87.9%)	$21,112

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Zeta Charter School - Inwood

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.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	167	520	211.4%
African American	21	73	247.6%
American Indian	1	5	400%
Asian	2	7	250%
Hispanic	132	417	215.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	9	16	77.8%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77.2%	79.6%	2.4%

Schools Near Zeta Charter School - Inwood

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 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 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	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 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th 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
Zeta Charter School - Inwood	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	401 W 218th St	New York	10034	New York County	Zeta Charter School - Inwood	Yes	No	No	Yes	(929) 447-5281	520			79.6%	16 (3.1%)	73 (14.0%)	417 (80.2%)	7 (1.3%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	93.9	119^th of 2445 public elementary schools	95.1%		92.4	165^th of 2439 public elementary schools	93.2%	46				69.2	76.7	82.1	77.4			95.2	94.0	70.2	88.7			76.2		$21,112	$2,565	$18,547
Ps 48 PO Michael J Buczek	Public	PK, KG-5	4360-78 Broadway	New York	10033	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 6	No	No	No	Yes	(917) 521-3800	332	34	9.7	87.7%	17 (5.1%)	9 (2.7%)	301 (90.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	17.5	2133^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	12.8%		13	2242^nd of 2439 public elementary schools	8.1%	109				22.5	28.6	25.0				26.7	33.3	34.8				14.6		$31,746	$2,837	$28,910
Ps 132 Juan Pablo Duarte	Public	K-5	185 Wadsworth Ave	New York	10033	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 6	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 927-7857	151	17	8.8	88.1%	1 (0.7%)	8 (5.3%)	141 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	41.1	1412^th of 2445 public elementary schools	42.2%		15.4	2164^th of 2439 public elementary schools	11.3%	752				50.0	27.3	13.6				63.3	33.3	66.7				22.2		$36,831	$3,185	$33,647
Dos Puentes Elementary School	Public	K-5	185 Wadsworth Ave	New York	10033	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 6	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 781-1803	421	34	12.3	65.3%	86 (20.4%)	14 (3.3%)	304 (72.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.3%)	51.5	1130^th of 2445 public elementary schools	53.8%		44.2	1327^th of 2439 public elementary schools	45.6%	197				53.9	46.4	38.1				45.6	65.5	44.8				37.3		$18,588	$1,483	$17,105
Ps 189	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2580 Amsterdam Ave	New York	10040	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 6	No	Yes	No	Yes	(212) 927-8303	453	36	12.6	94.7%	11 (2.4%)	16 (3.5%)	416 (91.8%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	46	1255^th of 2445 public elementary schools	48.7%		43.9	1337^th of 2439 public elementary schools	45.2%	82				36.6	40.0	47.9				56.8	56.0	39.3				33.3		$25,881	$3,461	$22,420
Ps/Is 187 Hudson Cliffs	Public	PK, KG-8	349 Cabrini Blvd	New York	10040	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 6	No	No	No	No	(212) 927-8218	759	57	13.4	42.3%	280 (36.9%)	30 (4.0%)	369 (48.6%)	26 (3.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (6.7%)	90.4	195^th of 2445 public elementary schools	92.0%		87	285^th of 2439 public elementary schools	88.3%	90			94.9	78.1	76.6	73.3	87.3	84.2	81.7	81.3	87.3	67.5	70.4	71.2	27.3	58.7	65.0	$15,326	$754	$14,572
Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights	Public, Charter	K-6	701 Fort Washington Ave	New York	10040	New York County	Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights	Yes	No	No	Yes	(646) 558-0027	541			73.9%	22 (4.1%)	92 (17.0%)	406 (75.0%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.4%)	94.6	101^st of 2445 public elementary schools	95.9%		90.7	200^th of 2439 public elementary schools	91.8%	99				76.4	80.2	75.3	75.7			98.6	100.0	90.7	94.4			51.3		$16,985	$767	$16,217
School In The Square Public Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	120 Wadsworth Ave	New York	10033	New York County	School In The Square Public Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(718) 916-7683	552	43	12.8	84.8%	31 (5.6%)	20 (3.6%)	482 (87.3%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.5%)	32.5	1673^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	31.6%					(n/a)	32.5		73.3	38.5			36.6	48.5	44.6	48.4			18.3	59.6	38.8			$24,482	$1,079	$23,402
Equity Project Charter School (The)	Public, Charter	K-8	549 Audubon Ave-Trailer 30	New York	10040	New York County	Equity Project Charter School (The)	Yes	No	No	Yes	(646) 254-6451	1,066	85	12.5	91.4%	11 (1.0%)	35 (3.3%)	1,002 (94.0%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.2%)	36	1567^th of 2445 public elementary schools	35.9%		45.2	1303^rd of 2439 public elementary schools	46.6%	264	62.0	59.0	97.3	23.1	27.8	33.1	43.1	63.3	64.3	37.9	43.4	42.6	75.0	86.0	82.1	22.2		$19,986	$3,135	$16,851
Professor Juan Bosch Public School	Public	K-5	12-18 Ellwood St	New York	10040	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 6	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 569-0327	231	30	7.6	76.2%	37 (16.0%)	8 (3.5%)	170 (73.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.5%)	60	906^th of 2445 public elementary schools	62.9%		53.5	1070^th of 2439 public elementary schools	56.1%	164				56.3	80.7	29.0				53.9	67.7	69.7				23.5		$34,862	$2,225	$32,637

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