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).
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South Bronx Charter School 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 5%)
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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type | Charter School |
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 427 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
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.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 20-24% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 25-29% | 40% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 |
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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 |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.71 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | South Bronx Charter School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to South Bronx Charter School is American Dream Charter School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bronx American Dream Charter School Charter School Grades: 6-9 | 342 students
0.1 miles
510 E 141st St-4th Fl
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 585-3071 0.1 6-9 342 - Bronx P.S. 30 Wilton Math: 18% | Reading: 23%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 553 students10
0.1 miles
510 E 141st St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-8817 0.1 PK-5 553 - Bronx Academic Leadership Charter School Charter School Grades: PK-8 | 506 students
0.2 miles
677 E 141st St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 585-4215 0.2 PK-8 506 - Bronx Academy Of Applied Mathematics And Technology Math: 38% | Reading: 36%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 301 students10
0.2 miles
345 Brook Ave
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-3883 0.2 6-8 301 - Bronx International Community High School Grades: 9-12 | 384 students
0.2 miles
345 Brook Ave
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 665-4128 0.2 9-12 384
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