Serving 617 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Harriet Tubman Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
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 (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harriet Tubman Charter School's student population of 617 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
617 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harriet Tubman Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harriet Tubman Charter School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2400 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
34%
29%
Black
63%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #2400 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Harriet Tubman Charter School?
617 students attend Harriet Tubman Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Harriet Tubman Charter School students are Black, 34% 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 21:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
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.
In what neighborhood is Harriet Tubman Charter School located?
Harriet Tubman Charter School is located in the Morrisania neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 40 other public schools located in Morrisania.
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