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Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4

Elementary School · Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 · Bronx, NY

A charter elementary school in Bronx, NY where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

4300 MURDOCK AVE, Bronx, NY 10466

  • Math 55% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change-36.95 pts/yr
Data Period2021–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.3 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+15.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.6:1
District spending per student$22,639
Chronic Absenteeism23.3%

Students at Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 37 points since 2021, to 55% in 2022, across a 2-year record (2021–2022).

Show all 2 years by subject
2021
Math
91%
ELA
92%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2021-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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

88.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 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 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 77Excellent Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable

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

Median income

$66,328

Median home value

$605,300

Median rent

$1,528/mo

College educated

25.9%

Homeownership

40.6%

Poverty rate

19.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10466; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
PS 87Enrollment path unverified4.3K–50.3 mi297Compare →
Cecil H Parker SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.4PK–80.4 mi272Compare →
PS 68Enrollment path unverified7.4PK–50.5 mi490Compare →
Matilda Avenue School (the)Enrollment path unverified3.0K–50.6 mi243Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$22,639NCES 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 Excellence 4 is listed in BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4

Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4, serving approximately 352 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,483 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4

What grades does Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 serve?

Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4?

Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4?

The student-teacher ratio at Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 rank in NY?

Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 ranks #4,483 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4's MySchoolScout rating?

Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Charter School for Excellence 4?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022).

Is Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 a charter school?

Yes, Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 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 Excellence 4 a Title I school?

No, Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4?

88.4% of students at Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 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
352
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.3%
Area population (ZIP 10466)
74,061
Area average commute
43.6 min
Area median age
37.2
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 10466; 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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