Serving 440 students in grades 4-5, 51st Avenue Academy (The Path To Academic Excellence) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 61% (which was higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 54% (which was higher than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)61%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)54%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
60%
10%
Hispanic
38%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend 51st Avenue Academy (The Path To Academic Excellence)?
440 students attend 51st Avenue Academy (The Path To Academic Excellence).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of 51st Avenue Academy (The Path To Academic Excellence) students are Asian, 38% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of 51st Avenue Academy (The Path To Academic Excellence)?
51st Avenue Academy (The Path To Academic Excellence) has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does 51st Avenue Academy (The Path To Academic Excellence) offer ?
51st Avenue Academy (The Path To Academic Excellence) offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is 51st Avenue Academy (The Path To Academic Excellence) part of?
51st Avenue Academy (The Path To Academic Excellence) is part of New York City Geographic District #24 School District.
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