South Bronx Charter School
South Bronx Charter School serves 427 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
South Bronx Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
South Bronx Charter School's student population of 427 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Bronx Charter School is 0.26, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
85%
27%
Black
13%
17%
White
2%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
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