Program Profile: Harlem (NY) Children's Zone - Promise Academy Charter Middle School

This is a charter middle school that serves predominately low-income, minority students (grades 6–8) in Harlem who are usually 2 or 3 years behind grade level.

Evidence Rating: Effective | One study

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This is a charter middle school that serves predominately low-income, minority students (grades 6–8) in Harlem who are usually 2 or 3 years behind grade level. The program is rated Effective. Students who were admitted to the school showed statistically significant improvements in English Language Arts scores, math scores, and attendance rates, compared with students who were not admitted. However, there were no significant differences between groups on matriculation.

An Effective rating implies that implementing the program is likely to result in the intended outcome(s).

This program's rating is based on evidence that includes at least one high-quality randomized controlled trial.

Date Created: July 17, 2024
Program Snapshot

Age: 11 - 14

Gender: Male, Female

Race/Ethnicity: Black, Hispanic

Geography: Urban

Setting (Delivery): School, High Crime Neighborhoods/Hot Spots

Program Type: Academic Skills Enhancement, Afterschool/Recreation, Classroom Curricula, Mentoring, School/Classroom Environment, Truancy Prevention

Current Program Status: Active

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Public Policy Doctoral Program, Harvard Kennedy School

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