Bronx Charter School For Better Learning serves 551 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 48%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bronx Charter School For Better Learning's student population of 551 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
551 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bronx Charter School For Better Learning is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
10%
28%
Black
84%
17%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Bronx Charter School For Better Learning?
551 students attend Bronx Charter School For Better Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Bronx Charter School For Better Learning students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx Charter School For Better Learning?
Bronx Charter School For Better Learning has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bronx Charter School For Better Learning offer ?
Bronx Charter School For Better Learning offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bronx Charter School For Better Learning part of?
Bronx Charter School For Better Learning is part of Bronx Charter School For Better Learning School District.
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