Collegiate Academy for Math and Personal Awareness Charter School
Grades 6-8 · 1962-84 LINDEN BLVD. · Brooklyn
George E. Leonard, Principal · 347-619-6800
About
Collegiate Academy for Math and Personal Awareness Charter School (CAMPA) is a highly-rated middle school in Brooklyn, serving grades 6-8, known for its commitment to academic excellence and personal growth. The school consistently ranks among New York's top middle schools, earning strong ratings from various educational platforms. CAMPA emphasizes a holistic approach, aiming to equip students with strong academic skills for high school and college, alongside social tools for thriving in a changing society. Academically, the school's ELA proficiency (47%) and Math proficiency (44%) are above the citywide 25th percentile, though below the median. Students are encouraged to take high-school level courses, with some achieving high passing rates on Regents exams while still in middle school. The school maintains a small enrollment, fostering personalized attention and support. Parent and student surveys reflect overwhelmingly positive sentiment regarding the school's environment and conflict resolution. A notable strength is the 0% suspension rate. The school also offers engaging extracurriculars, a Saturday Academy, and a summer program.
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- Collegiate Academy for Math and Personal Awareness Charter School Official Data · 2023-2024
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- Collegiate Academy for Math and Personal Awareness Charter School - District 19 - InsideSchools · 2024
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Academics
State test proficiency rates and acceleration.
ELA proficiency
47%
Math proficiency
44%
Proficiency rates are from the Grade 3–8 NYS state test (school-level).
Attendance rate
95%
Avg class size (general ed)
—
Avg class size (ICT)
—
Community & climate
Demographics, attendance, school survey results, and DOE quality ratings.
Quality signals
Parent survey · overall positive
94%94% response rate
Teacher survey · overall positive
98%62% response rate
Student survey · overall positive
99%98% response rate
Survey topics
Safety100%city 76%
- Conflicts are resolved fairly in this school.100%
- I feel safe…outside around this school.100%
- I feel safe…traveling between home and this school.100%
- I feel safe…in the hallways, bathrooms, locker rooms, and cafeteria of this school.100%
- I feel safe…in my classes at this school.100%
- Conflicts are resolved fairly in my school.100%
- School Safety Agents promote a safe and respectful environment.100%
- At this school students drink alcohol, use illegal drugs, or abuse prescription drugs.99%
- At this school students get into physical fights.98%
- At this school there is gang activity.98%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 76% citywide.
Bullying prevention87%city 57%
- At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate other students.99%
- At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate each other because of their race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, language/accent, or citizenship/immigration status.99%
- At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate each other because of their gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.99%
- At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate each other because of other differences, like different body type or disability.99%
- At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate each other online (through mobile phones, social media, email, or other forms of electronic communication).99%
- At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate other students.25%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (87%) is their average, vs 57% citywide.
Emotional support99%city 69%
- I know where to go at my school if I need additional support with my mental-health.100%
- During this school year, most days I have felt happy when at school.99%
- During this school year, most days I have felt safe when at school.99%
- During this school year, most days I have felt optimistic when at school.99%
- During this school year, most days I have felt bored when at school.96%
- During this school year, most days I have felt stressed when at school.97%
- During this school year, most days I have felt worried when at school.96%
- There is time at school to talk about feelings and emotions.100%
- How many adults at this school…help students develop the skills they need to complete challenging coursework despite obstacles?.100%
- How many adults at this school…tell their students they believe they can achieve high academic standards?.100%
- How many adults at this school…teach students how to advocate for themselves?.100%
- How many adults at this school…recognize disruptive behavior as social-emotional learning opportunities?.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (99%) is their average, vs 69% citywide.
Personal attention100%city 67%
- In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? My teachers…ask if I have everything that I need to succeed in their class.100%
- In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? My teachers…give me specific suggestions about how I can improve my work in class.100%
- In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? My teachers…explain things a different way if I don't understand something in class.100%
- In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? My teachers…support me when I am upset.100%
- Adults at this school check in with me frequently about how I’m doing personally.100%
- Adults at this school check in with me frequently about how I’m doing academically.100%
- I feel like I belong at this school.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 67% citywide.
Academic expectations91%city 71%
- The classes at this school prepare me for the next step in my education.100%
- In how many of your classes …are you challenged?.100%
- In how many of your classes …do your teachers have high expectations for you?.100%
- In how many of your classes …are you encouraged to work in small groups?.95%
- In how many of your classes …do your teachers want you to become better thinkers, not just memorize things?.99%
- In how many of your classes …do you get so focused on learning during class activities that you lose track of time?.68%
- In this school, the staff believes that all students can learn, including English language learners (ELLs), Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs), and students with disabilities.100%
- How many students in your classes…have to work hard to do well?.62%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (91%) is their average, vs 71% citywide.
Clear instruction100%city 73%
- In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? My teachers make learning expectations clear.100%
- In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? Class assignments are purposeful in learning the course content.100%
- In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? The work I do in class is good preparation for class assignments, projects, and assessments.100%
- In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? I learn a lot from feedback on my work.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 73% citywide.
College & career guidance100%city 85%
- This school provides me with guidance on the high school application process.100%
- This school provides my family with guidance on the high school application process.100%
- It’s a priority at this school that adults…provide students with guidance on the high school application process.100%
- It’s a priority at this school that adults…provide families with guidance on the high school application process.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 85% citywide.
Family outreach100%city 94%
- At this school…teachers understand families' challenges and concerns.100%
- At this school…teachers work closely with families to meet students' needs.100%
- At this school…staff regularly communicate with families about how they can help students learn.100%
- At this school…school staff value families' race, ethnicity, culture, family structure, and background.100%
- School staff regularly communicate with me about how I can help my child learn.100%
- Teachers work closely with me to meet my child's needs.100%
- My child's school communicates with me in a language that I can understand.100%
- I am greeted warmly when I contact or visit the school.100%
- My child's school will make me aware if there are any concerns about my child’s social or emotional well-being.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.
Student–teacher trust100%city 82%
- There is at least one adult at my school that I can confide in.100%
- My teachers are open to students' ideas, suggestions, and comments.100%
- My teachers always do what they say they will do.100%
- My teachers treat me with respect.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 82% citywide.
Parent–teacher trust100%city 95%
- I feel respected by my child's teachers.100%
- Staff at this school work hard to build trusting relationships with parents/guardians like me.100%
- My child's teachers treat me as a partner in educating my child.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.
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Rigorous Instruction
Quality of Student Discussion100%city 67%
- How many students in your classes…build on each other’s ideas during class discussions?.100%
- How many students in your classes…use data or text references to support their ideas?.100%
- How many students in your classes…show that they respect each other’s ideas?.100%
- How many students in your classes…provide constructive feedback to their peers/teachers?.100%
- How many students in your classes…participate in class discussions at some point?.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 67% citywide.
Collaborative Teachers
Innovation and Collective Responsibility100%city 79%
- How many teachers at this school…help build a welcoming school environment in the entire school, not just their classroom?.100%
- How many teachers at this school…are actively trying to improve their teaching?.100%
- How many teachers at this school…take responsibility for improving the school?.100%
- How many teachers at this school…are eager to try new ideas?.100%
- How many teachers at this school…feel responsible that all students learn?.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 79% citywide.
Peer Collaboration100%city 87%
- At this school…the principal/school leader, teachers, and staff collaborate to make this school run effectively.100%
- At this school…teachers design instructional programs (e.g. lessons, units) together.100%
- At this school…teachers make a conscious effort to coordinate their teaching with instruction at other grade levels.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 87% citywide.
Quality of Professional Development100%city 82%
- Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...included enough time to think carefully about, try, and evaluate new ideas.100%
- Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...Included opportunities to engage in inquiry-based, professional collaboration with peers and/or mentors from other schools.100%
- Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...directly related to my students’ needs.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 82% citywide.
School Commitment100%city 83%
- I usually look forward to each working day at this school.100%
- I would recommend this school to parents/guardians seeking a place for their child.100%
- I would recommend this school to other teachers as a place to work.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 83% citywide.
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction99%city 89%
- My teachers use examples of students’ different races and cultures in their lessons to make learning more meaningful for me.100%
- My teachers use examples of students’ different backgrounds and families in their lessons to make learning more meaningful for me.100%
- I see a variety of races, ethnicities, cultures, and backgrounds positively represented in the curriculum.100%
- I see a variety of genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations positively represented in the curriculum.100%
- At this school, we have productive conversations about race and racism where I feel my voice is heard.100%
- My teachers treat students of different races, cultures, or backgrounds equally.100%
- My teachers treat students of different genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations equally.100%
- I feel that my teachers respect my culture, background, and identity.100%
- I am able to...receive support around how to incorporate students' cultural and linguistic backgrounds in my practice.88%
- I am able to...modify instructional activities and materials to meet the developmental needs and learning interests of all my students.88%
- I am able to...ensure instruction represents multiple perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds.100%
- I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations.100%
- I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple races and ethnicities.100%
- I am able to...design appropriate instruction that is matched to students' need (e.g. English language learners (ELLs) or Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs) proficiency and students with disabilities).100%
- I am able to...apply my knowledge of parents' various cultural backgrounds when collaborating with them regarding their child's educational progress.100%
- I am able to...develop appropriate Individualized Education Programs for my students with disabilities.100%
- I am able to...monitor progress on Individualized Education Program goals for my students with disabilities.100%
- I am able to...distinguish linguistic/cultural differences from learning difficulties.100%
- I have conversations about race and racism at my school that help me examine my own beliefs around identity.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (99%) is their average, vs 89% citywide.
Supportive Environment
Classroom Behavior100%city 66%
- How many students in your classes…listen carefully when the teacher gives directions?.100%
- How many students in your classes…follow the rules in class?.100%
- How many students in your classes…respond to challenging questions in class?.100%
- How many students in your classes…do their work when they are supposed to?.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 66% citywide.
Conflict Resolution100%city 79%
- When a conflict arises, school staff use questions to encourage reflection and resolve it.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 79% citywide.
Effective School Leadership
Instructional Leadership100%city 86%
- The principal/school leader at this school...makes clear to the staff their expectations for meeting instructional goals.100%
- The principal/school leader at this school...understands how children learn.100%
- The principal/school leader at this school...sets high standards for student learning.100%
- The principal/school leader at this school...participates in instructional planning with teams of teachers.100%
- The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…supports teachers in implementing what they have learned in professional development.100%
- The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…carefully tracks student academic progress.100%
- The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…knows what’s going on in my classes.100%
- The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…provides teachers with formative feedback to improve practice.100%
- How many adults at this school…have access to school-based supports to assist in behavioral/emotional escalations?.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.
Program Coherence100%city 83%
- At this school…once we start a new program, we follow up to make sure that it’s working.100%
- At this school…it is clear how all of the programs offered are connected to our school’s instructional vision.100%
- At this school…curriculum, instruction, and learning materials are well coordinated across the different grade levels at this school.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 83% citywide.
Inclusive Leadership100%city 93%
- The principal/school leader at this school…puts decisions made with families into action.100%
- The principal/school leader at this school…works to create a sense of community in the school.99%
- The principal/school leader at this school…ensures families are comfortable communicating with the school.100%
- I have the opportunity to work with adults at this school to make decisions in important areas that impact my life (e.g. instruction, safety, conflict resolution, etc.).100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 93% citywide.
Teacher Influence98%city 66%
- At this school…the principal/school leader encourages feedback through regular meetings with families and teacher leaders.100%
- How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...hiring new professional personnel?.88%
- How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...planning how discretionary school funds should be used?.100%
- How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...selecting instructional materials and/or curriculum used in classrooms?.100%
- How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...setting standards for student behavior?.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (98%) is their average, vs 66% citywide.
Strong Family-Community Ties
Strong Relationships100%city 90%
- At this school, my child receives what they need to achieve their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goal(s). [Families of students with IEPs].100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 90% citywide.
Parent Involvement in School67%city 63%
- Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…communicated with your child's teachers about your child's performance?.100%
- Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…seen your child’s projects, artwork, homework, tests, or quizzes?.100%
- I know how to contact the Parent Coordinator at my child’s school.1%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (67%) is their average, vs 63% citywide.
Trust
Parent-Principal Trust100%city 94%
- I feel respected by my child's principal/school leader.100%
- I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).100%
- The principal/school leader is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.
Student-Student Trust100%city 70%
- Most students at this school treat each other with respect.100%
- Most students treat students from different cultures or backgrounds equally.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 70% citywide.
Teacher-Principal Trust100%city 84%
- I feel respected by the principal/school leader at this school.100%
- The principal/school leader at this school is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.100%
- The principal/school leader has confidence in the expertise of the teachers at this school.100%
- I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).100%
- The principal/school leader looks out for the personal welfare of the staff members.100%
- The principal/school leader places the needs of children ahead of personal interests.100%
- The principal and assistant principals function as a cohesive unit.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 84% citywide.
Teacher-Teacher Trust100%city 86%
- Teachers in this school trust each other.100%
- It's OK in this school to discuss feelings, worries, and frustrations with other teachers.100%
- I feel respected by other teachers at this school.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.
Overall positive % is averaged across every Pos/Neg survey question per respondent group (school year 2023-2024). Survey topics are the DOE’s framework measures (each the average favorable response across its questions; expand a topic to see them and the citywide average); the dimension scores themselves are no longer in the public data file.[3]
Operational health
Attendance
95%
Chronic absenteeism
36%
Suspension rate
0%
Teachers[7]
Teachers with 4+ years' experience
50%
Students per teacher
10:1
Teaching out of certification
100%
Teacher experience and certification from the NYSED School Report Card (2024–25); students per teacher = enrollment ÷ reported teachers. Fewer than 4 years counts as inexperienced.
Student body
Race / ethnicity[4]
- Asian 1%
- Black 66%
- Hispanic 28%
- White 1%
- Multiracial 1%
School-level totals; may not sum to 100% due to rounding and small subgroup suppression.
Gender[4]
- Female 44%
- Male 56%
Female / male shares as published by the DOE; other gender identities aren’t reported in the source data.
Enrollment
82
Economic Need Index
93%
Free / reduced lunch
94%
English learners
20%
Students with IEPs
24%
Admissions
No program-level admissions data is available for this school yet.
Location & commute
Where the school is and how to get there.