Below Average
#3684 of 4,742 schools in NY
Bronx Charter School for the Arts
Elementary School · Bronx Charter School for the Arts · Bronx, NY
A charter elementary school in Bronx, NY where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
950 LONGFELLOW AVE, Bronx, NY 10474
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bronx Charter School for the Arts score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2012, reaching 35% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 13 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 68Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,279
Median rent
$1,406/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
8.4%
Poverty rate
31.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10474; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 75 School of Research and DiscoveryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| Bold Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 396 | Compare → |
| Leaders in Our Neighborhood Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 980 | Compare → |
| PS 152 EvergreenEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 671 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Bronx Charter School for the Arts
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,153NCES 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 the Arts is listed in BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bronx Charter School for the Arts
Bronx Charter School for the Arts is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of Bronx Charter School for the Arts, serving approximately 622 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,684 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bronx Charter School for the Arts
What grades does Bronx Charter School for the Arts serve?
Bronx Charter School for the Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Bronx Charter School for the Arts?
Bronx Charter School for the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 622 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx Charter School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronx Charter School for the Arts is 12.4:1. 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 the Arts rank in NY?
Bronx Charter School for the Arts ranks #3,684 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Bronx Charter School for the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Bronx Charter School for the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bronx Charter School for the Arts has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bronx Charter School for the Arts a charter school?
Yes, Bronx Charter School for the Arts 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 the Arts a Title I school?
No, Bronx Charter School for the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bronx Charter School for the Arts?
89.1% of students at Bronx Charter School for the Arts 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
- 622
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.5%
- Phone
- (718) 893-1042
- Area population (ZIP 10474)
- 11,188
- Area average commute
- 41.8 min
- Area median age
- 32
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 10474; 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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