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Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change vs. Democracy Preparatory Charter School

Should you attend Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change or Democracy Preparatory Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change
200-214 W 135th St
New York, NY 10030
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Democracy Preparatory Charter School
2230 5th Ave
New York, NY 10037
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 458 students in grades 6-12, Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 616 students in grades 6-12, Democracy Preparatory Charter School ranks in the top 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 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Total Students
458 students
616 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Democracy Preparatory Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Democracy Preparatory Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
49 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Democracy Preparatory Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Democracy Preparatory Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Democracy Preparatory Charter School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3439 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#1991 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Democracy Preparatory Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
44%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Democracy Preparatory Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Democracy Preparatory Charter School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Democracy Preparatory Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Democracy Preparatory Charter School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Democracy Preparatory Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Democracy Preparatory Charter School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in NY)
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Democracy Preparatory Charter School with the average graduation rate observed in the Democracy Preparatory Charter School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change by grade.
This chart displays the students of Democracy Preparatory Charter School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
36
52
Grade 7 Students
47
83
Grade 8 Students
49
87
Grade 9 Students
127
123
Grade 10 Students
55
105
Grade 11 Students
82
85
Grade 12 Students
62
81

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Democracy Preparatory Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Democracy Preparatory Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Democracy Preparatory Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Democracy Preparatory Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
30%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Democracy Preparatory Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Democracy Preparatory Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
63%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Democracy Preparatory Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Democracy Preparatory Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Democracy Preparatory Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Democracy Preparatory Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Democracy Preparatory Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Democracy Preparatory Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.52
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Democracy Preparatory Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Democracy Preparatory Charter School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
81%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Democracy Preparatory Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Democracy Preparatory Charter School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Democracy Preparatory Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Democracy Preparatory Charter School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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