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Harriet Tubman Charter School

3565 3rd Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
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Tel: (718) 537-9912
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Harriet Tubman Charter School serves 643 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower 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 25% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 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: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 643 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 43%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harriet Tubman Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)

School Overview

Harriet Tubman Charter School's student population of 643 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Charter School
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
643 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Harriet Tubman Charter School is 0.50, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)
43%
48%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)
25%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harriet Tubman Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Harriet Tubman Charter School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
36%
28%
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Black
61%
17%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Harriet Tubman Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
1%
41%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Harriet Tubman Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.50
0.72
This chart display the diversity score of Harriet Tubman Charter School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harriet Tubman Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
18%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harriet Tubman Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Harriet Tubman Charter School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harriet Tubman Charter School's ranking?

Harriet Tubman Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).

How many students attend Harriet Tubman Charter School?

643 students attend Harriet Tubman Charter School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

61% of Harriet Tubman Charter School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Harriet Tubman Charter School?

Harriet Tubman Charter School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.

What grades does Harriet Tubman Charter School offer ?

Harriet Tubman Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Harriet Tubman Charter School part of?

Harriet Tubman Charter School is part of Harriet Tubman Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 643 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 43%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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