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Brilla Veritas Charter School
Elementary School · Brilla Veritas Charter School · Bronx, NY
A charter elementary school in Bronx, NY where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
600 E 156TH ST, Bronx, NY 10455
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brilla Veritas Charter School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2021, to 42% in 2022, across a 2-year record (2021–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2021-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2021-2022)
Based on 4 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
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- Bike 60Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,701
Median home value
$348,700
Median rent
$1,130/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
10.3%
Poverty rate
33%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10455; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Brilla Veritas Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $29,361NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Brilla Veritas Charter School is listed in BRILLA VERITAS CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brilla Veritas Charter School
Brilla Veritas Charter School is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of Brilla Veritas Charter School, serving approximately 506 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,649 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brilla Veritas Charter School
What grades does Brilla Veritas Charter School serve?
Brilla Veritas Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Brilla Veritas Charter School?
Brilla Veritas Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 506 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brilla Veritas Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brilla Veritas Charter School is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brilla Veritas Charter School rank in NY?
Brilla Veritas Charter School ranks #4,649 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Brilla Veritas Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brilla Veritas Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Brilla Veritas Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brilla Veritas Charter School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022).
Is Brilla Veritas Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Brilla Veritas Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Brilla Veritas Charter School a Title I school?
No, Brilla Veritas Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brilla Veritas Charter School?
91.1% of students at Brilla Veritas Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 506
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.8%
- Phone
- (347) 273-8439
- Area population (ZIP 10455)
- 42,940
- Area average commute
- 40.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10455; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2021-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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