Serving 221 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek's student population of 221 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Motto
Our mission is to provide a college preparatory education with exemplary cultural arts proficiency to young leaders who will profoundly impact the human condition.
School Rankings
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3297 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
16%
31%
Black
80%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek's ranking?
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek is ranked #3297 out of 4,346 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek?
221 students attend Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek?
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek offer ?
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek part of?
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek is part of Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek School District.
In what neighborhood is Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek located?
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek is located in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 23 other public schools located in Canarsie.
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