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Global Community Charter School vs. P.s. 197 John B Russwurm

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School Overview

School
Global Community Charter School
2350 5th Ave
New York, NY 10037
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 197 John B Russwurm
2230 5th Ave
New York, NY 10037
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 549 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Global Community Charter School ranks in the bottom 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 is 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower 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 Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 197 John B Russwurm 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 20-24% (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 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
549 students
199 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Global Community Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 197 John B Russwurm over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Global Community Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 197 John B Russwurm.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Global Community Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 197 John B Russwurm over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Global Community Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Global Community 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 197 John B Russwurm 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.

Test Scores

#2346 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#3931 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Global Community Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 197 John B Russwurm, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 50% in NY)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Global Community Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Global Community Charter School District 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 P.s. 197 John B Russwurm 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.
41%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Global Community Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Global Community Charter School District 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 P.s. 197 John B Russwurm 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.
80-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 197 John B Russwurm 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Global Community Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 197 John B Russwurm by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
35
Kindergarten Students
79
25
Grade 1 Students
65
36
Grade 2 Students
68
26
Grade 3 Students
71
23
Grade 4 Students
78
33
Grade 5 Students
50
21
Grade 6 Students
63
-
Grade 7 Students
41
-
Grade 8 Students
33
-
Ungraded Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Global Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Global Community 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 197 John B Russwurm, 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 2017-18 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Global Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Global Community 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 197 John B Russwurm, 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 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
51%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Global Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Global Community 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 197 John B Russwurm, 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.
% Black
42%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Global Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Global Community 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 197 John B Russwurm, 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.
% White
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Global Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Global Community 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 197 John B Russwurm, 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.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Global Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Global Community 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 197 John B Russwurm, 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.
0.57
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Global Community Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Global Community Charter School District 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 P.s. 197 John B Russwurm, 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
95%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Global Community Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Global Community Charter School District 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 P.s. 197 John B Russwurm, 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(22-23 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Global Community Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Global Community Charter School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 197 John B Russwurm, 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.
 
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