Serving 378 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Urban Choice 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 was 5% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 12% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Urban Choice Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#4342 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
19%
30%
Black
74%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Urban Choice Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Urban Choice Charter School's ranking?
Urban Choice Charter School is ranked #4342 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 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Urban Choice Charter School?
378 students attend Urban Choice Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Urban Choice Charter School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urban Choice Charter School?
Urban Choice Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Urban Choice Charter School offer ?
Urban Choice Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Urban Choice Charter School part of?
Urban Choice Charter School is part of Urban Choice Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Urban Choice Charter School located?
Urban Choice Charter School is located in the United Neighbors Together neighborhood of Rochester, NY.
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