Charters and math scores

 The good math scores from NYC charter schools are good to see, though static scores don't mean much.  Year-to-year gains by the same students is what matters.  That being said, Klein is absolutely right that, overall, charters are working in NYC.  While there are some weak schools, some of the best charter schools and charter school operators in the country are in NYC.

This year, 74% of city charter students scored proficient on the state math test, up from 66% last year, a review of state data by a procharter group, the New York City Center for Charter School Excellence, found. Just 65% of students citywide scored as well this year, up from 57% last year.

Mayor Bloomberg and his schools chancellor, Joel Klein, applauded the results. "The charter school model is working in New York City," Mr. Klein said in a statement.

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Math Scores Show Charters ‘Working'

BY ELIZABETH GREEN - Staff Reporter of the Sun
June 15, 2007
URL: http://www.nysun.com/article/56644

Charter schools are beating other New York City schools on math tests, the latest state test results show.