Growing Up Green Charter School II

Growing Up Green Charter School II, located in Queens, serves students from Kindergarten through 5th grade with a mission focused on a rigorous, anti-racist, and anti-bias curriculum, fostering an engaging green culture, and preparing students as leaders and social justice advocates. The school, which occupies its own building, has a large and intentionally diverse student body. Academically, the school's ELA proficiency is slightly below the citywide median, while math proficiency is at the 25th percentile, indicating areas for potential growth. However, the school demonstrates strength in accelerated coursework, performing above the citywide median. Parents express overwhelmingly positive sentiment, frequently praising the caring and committed staff, supportive learning environment, and the school's emphasis on project-based learning and social-emotional development. Student feedback, however, highlights concerns regarding bullying, conflict resolution, and school cleanliness. Some parents also note an optional homework policy and challenges with individualized attention for students with IEPs in larger ICT classes. Data also suggests that Hispanic and English Language Learner students may experience lower academic performance compared to other subgroups within the school.