Icahn Charter School 5
Tel:
(718) 828-0034
Icahn Charter School 5 serves 314 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 40%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Icahn Charter School 5 places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Icahn Charter School 5's student population of 314 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 314 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Icahn Charter School 5 is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 60-64% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 55-59% | 40% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 27% |
| Black | 59% | 17% |
| White | 6% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Icahn Charter School 5 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Icahn Charter School 5 is Charter High School For Law And Social Justice (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Junior High School 144 Michelangelo (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bronx Junior High School 144 Michelangelo Grades: 6-8 | 491 students
0.5 miles
2545 Gunther Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 794-9749 0.5 6-8 491 - Bronx P.S. 97 Grades: K-5 | 659 students
0.5 miles
1375 Mace Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 655-4446 0.5 K-5 659 - Bronx Pelham Gardens Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 452 students
0.5 miles
2545 Gunther Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 794-9750 0.5 6-8 452 - Bronx Bronx Charter School For Better Learning Ii Charter School
Grades: K-2 | 225 students
0.6 miles
2545 Gunther Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 655-6660 0.6 K-2 225 - Bronx Charter High School For Law And Social Justice Charter School
Grades: 9-11 | 354 students
0.7 miles
1960 University Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(347) 696-0042 0.7 9-11 354
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