Serving 167 students in grades 6-8, Lamad Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Attribute
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School Overview
Lamad Academy Charter School's student population of 167 students has grown by 138% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 700% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lamad Academy Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lamad Academy Charter School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4215 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
11%
30%
Black
77%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lamad Academy Charter School's ranking?
Lamad Academy Charter School is ranked #4215 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Lamad Academy Charter School?
167 students attend Lamad Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Lamad Academy Charter School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lamad Academy Charter School?
Lamad Academy Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lamad Academy Charter School offer ?
Lamad Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lamad Academy Charter School part of?
Lamad Academy Charter School is part of Lamad Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Lamad Academy Charter School located?
Lamad Academy Charter School is located in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 15 other public schools located in East Flatbush.
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