Icahn Charter School 6
Tel:
(718) 294-1706
Icahn Charter School 6 serves 333 students in grades Kindergarten-7.
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 13:1 is equal to the New York state level of 13:1.
Top Placements
Icahn Charter School 6 places 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 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Icahn Charter School 6's student population of 333 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-7 |
| Total Students | 333 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Icahn Charter School 6 is 0.50, 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 | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | 42% | 27% |
| Black | 57% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Icahn Charter School 6 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 6 is Eagle Academy For Young Men (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bronx Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West Grades: PK-8 | 577 students
0.1 miles
1701 Fulton Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 583-6655 0.1 PK-8 577 - Bronx Eagle Academy For Young Men Grades: 6-12 | 513 students
0.2 miles
4143 3rd Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 466-8000 0.2 6-12 513 - Bronx P.S. 236 Langston Hughes Grades: PK-5 | 295 students
0.2 miles
1871 Walton Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 299-6128 0.2 PK-5 295 - Bronx Accion Academy Grades: 6-8 | 152 students
0.3 miles
1825 Prospect Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 294-0514 0.3 6-8 152 - Bronx Bronx Leadership Academy High School Grades: 9-12 | 574 students
0.3 miles
1710 Webster Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 299-4274 0.3 9-12 574
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