Collegiate Academy for Mathematics and Personal Awareness Charter School

Current proficiency sits below the district average — ELA at 47.1% versus 48.9%, and math at 44.4% versus 48.2%. The overall quality score of 1.83 out of 4 also trails the district average of 1.94. But the historical pattern tells a more complicated story: math proficiency climbed from 20% in 2017 to a striking 92% in 2024 before dropping to 44.4% in 2025, while ELA peaked at 79.8% in 2023. This volatility suggests the school may be hitting barriers to sustaining growth — possibly tied to the high chronic absenteeism (nearly 64% of students miss a month or more of school), which directly impacts instructional continuity.

Teacher instruction quality scores 77.8%, which is notably below the district average of 87.9% and suggests some frustration or disconnect in how teachers feel about their ability to deliver high-quality lessons. The chronic absenteeism rate of 63.8% is a major red flag — it means nearly two-thirds of students are missing significant amounts of school, which strains classroom community and makes consistent learning difficult. The absence of reported survey data on trust, safety, or family engagement leaves gaps, but the attendance pattern alone suggests the school is wrestling with engagement challenges that go beyond academics.

The student body is predominantly Black (75%) with significant Hispanic representation (18%), closely mirroring the neighborhood's demographics. Nearly 77% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, reflecting the high economic need in this community. At 17%, the IEP population is comparable to district averages, but the combination of high economic need, high chronic absenteeism, and below-average instruction quality scores suggests the school is serving a population that needs more support than it's currently delivering.

East New York is a working-class Brooklyn neighborhood with significant challenges: a safety score of just 31.42 (well below city norms), a poverty rate of 22.6%, and only 16% of adults holding a bachelor's degree. On the positive side, transit access scores 68.58, making commutes manageable, and the family density score of 63.6 indicates this is a community where many households include children. The median home value of $605,545 suggests some stability, but the low stability score (5.36) indicates frequent turnover. Lead exposure risk (16.3% elevated rate) and elevated asthma rates (104.4 per 10,000) are environmental health concerns parents should be aware of.

Families typically walk or take local bus routes; the area has moderate transit access with subway service nearby but not directly adjacent. Street-level walkability depends on the specific location within East New York.