Serving 871 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School Nyc 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 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher 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 99% 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-12
- Enrollment: 871 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School Nyc's student population of 871 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
871 students
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Colors
Blue and Gold
Average Class Size
18 students
School Rankings
Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School Nyc ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School Nyc is 0.38, 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
#2128 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
16%
31%
Black
77%
15%
White
1%
39%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)84.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School Nyc's ranking?
Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School Nyc is ranked #2128 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School Nyc often compared to?
Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School Nycis often viewed alongside schools like Uncommon Brownsville North Charter School Nyc, Uncommon Bed-stuy West Charter School Nyc by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School Nyc?
The graduation rate of Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School Nyc is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School Nyc?
871 students attend Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School Nyc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School Nyc students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School Nyc?
Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School Nyc has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School Nyc offer ?
Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School Nyc offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School Nyc part of?
Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School Nyc is part of Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School Nyc School District.
In what neighborhood is Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School Nyc located?
Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School Nyc is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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