Grand Concourse Academy Charter School
Tel:
(718)684-6505
- Grand Concourse Academy Charter School serves 545 students in grades Kindergarten-7.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 53% (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 43% (which is higher than the New York state average of 40%) for the 2014-15 school year.
- Grand Concourse Academy Charter School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2014-15 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 56%.
School Overview
- Grand Concourse Academy Charter School's student population of 545 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-7 |
| Total Students | 545 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Grand Concourse Academy Charter School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,354 schools in New York (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2014-15 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Grand Concourse Academy Charter School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 48% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 40% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 57% | 26% |
| Black | 35% | 17% |
| White | 3% | 44% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grand Concourse Academy Charter School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Grand Concourse Academy Charter School is Bronx Collelgiate Academy (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Family Life Academy Charter School I (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rosalyn Yalow Charter School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
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(347)735-5480 0.0 K-2 247 - Bronx Family Life Academy Charter School I Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 470 students
0.2 miles
14 W 170th St
Bronx, NY 10452
(718)410-8100 0.2 K-8 470 - Bronx P.S. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School Grades: PK-3 | 168 students
0.2 miles
1340 Sheridan Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718)681-6220 0.2 PK-3 168 - Bronx Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School Grades: K-8 | 1004 students
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1220 Gerard Ave
Bronx, NY 10452
(718)410-7230 0.2 K-8 1004 - Bronx Walton Avenue School Grades: K-5 | 495 students
0.2 miles
1425 Walton Ave
Bronx, NY 10452
(718)293-5970 0.2 K-5 495
School Reviews
| 5 The school has a great educational system. A strong curriculum which prepares students to succeed academically.
My son is in this school and I love it. Communication with teachers is great! - Posted by Parent - lpg64 |
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