Below Average
#3627 of 4,742 schools in NY
Bronx Charter School for Children
Elementary School · Bronx Charter School for Children · Bronx, NY
A charter elementary school in Bronx, NY serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
388 WILLIS AVE, Bronx, NY 10454
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Bronx Charter School for Children score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2013, reaching 35% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 22 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 95Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$27,500
Median home value
$780,800
Median rent
$1,064/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
6.4%
Poverty rate
42.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10454; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bronx Charter School for Children
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $25,773NCES 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 Charter School for Children is listed in BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bronx Charter School for Children
Bronx Charter School for Children is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of Bronx Charter School for Children, serving approximately 501 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,627 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Bronx Charter School for Children
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bronx Charter School for Children
What grades does Bronx Charter School for Children serve?
Bronx Charter School for Children serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Bronx Charter School for Children?
Bronx Charter School for Children has an enrollment of approximately 501 students.
How does Bronx Charter School for Children rank in NY?
Bronx Charter School for Children ranks #3,627 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Bronx Charter School for Children's MySchoolScout rating?
Bronx Charter School for Children has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Bronx Charter School for Children?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bronx Charter School for Children has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bronx Charter School for Children a charter school?
Yes, Bronx Charter School for Children is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Bronx Charter School for Children a Title I school?
No, Bronx Charter School for Children is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bronx Charter School for Children?
95.4% of students at Bronx Charter School for Children 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 501
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.9%
- Phone
- (718) 402-3300
- Area population (ZIP 10454)
- 40,368
- Area average commute
- 39.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
Official sources & links
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 10454; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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