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Bronx Arts and Science Charter School

Elementary School · Bronx Arts and Science Charter School · Bronx, NY

A charter elementary school in Bronx, NY where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

925 HUTCHINSON RIVER PKWAY, Bronx, NY 10465

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2022)

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change-22.06 pts/yr
Data Period2021–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-43.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-45.9 pts
Overall Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-27.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$25,258
Chronic Absenteeism62.2%

Students at Bronx Arts and Science Charter School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 22 points since 2021, to 12% in 2022, across a 2-year record (2021–2022).

Show all 2 years by subject
2021
Math
23%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2021-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

86.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bronx Arts and Science Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 63Good Transit
  • Bike 61Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$90,255

Median home value

$602,000

Median rent

$1,774/mo

College educated

29.4%

Homeownership

56.2%

Poverty rate

13.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10465; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
PS 10Enrollment path unverified3.5PK–120.5 mi678Compare →
PS 304 Early Childhood SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–50.5 mi553Compare →
Holy Family SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–80.7 mi114Compare →
PS 36 UnionportEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–50.7 mi694Compare →

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.

Bronx Arts and Science Charter School

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$25,258NCES 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.

Bronx Arts and Science Charter School is listed in BRONX ARTS AND SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bronx Arts and Science Charter School

Bronx Arts and Science Charter School is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of Bronx Arts and Science Charter School, serving approximately 347 students in grades Pre-K-5th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,740 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bronx Arts and Science Charter School

What grades does Bronx Arts and Science Charter School serve?

Bronx Arts and Science Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Bronx Arts and Science Charter School?

Bronx Arts and Science Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.

How does Bronx Arts and Science Charter School rank in NY?

Bronx Arts and Science Charter School ranks #4,740 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Bronx Arts and Science Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bronx Arts and Science Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.5 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 Bronx Arts and Science Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bronx Arts and Science Charter School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022).

Is Bronx Arts and Science Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Bronx Arts and Science Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Bronx Arts and Science Charter School a Title I school?

No, Bronx Arts and Science Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bronx Arts and Science Charter School?

86.2% of students at Bronx Arts and Science 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
347
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
62.2%
Area population (ZIP 10465)
46,457
Area average commute
40.9 min
Area median age
37.9
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 10465; 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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