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Dream Charter School East Harlem
School · Dream Charter School East Harlem · New York, NY
A charter school in New York, NY where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1991 2ND AVE, New York, NY 10029
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Dream Charter School East Harlem score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 17 points since 2014, reaching 50% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dream Charter School East Harlem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,308
Median home value
$818,100
Median rent
$1,183/mo
College educated
35.7%
Homeownership
7%
Poverty rate
30.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10029; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 897 | Compare → |
| Harbor Science and Arts Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–9 | 0.4 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Cooke SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| La Scuola D'italiaPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 110 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Dream Charter School East Harlem
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $40,919NCES 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.
Dream Charter School East Harlem is listed in DREAM CHARTER SCHOOL EAST HARLEM; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dream Charter School East Harlem
Dream Charter School East Harlem is a public school in New York, NY, part of Dream Charter School East Harlem, serving approximately 992 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,476 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dream Charter School East Harlem
What grades does Dream Charter School East Harlem serve?
Dream Charter School East Harlem serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Dream Charter School East Harlem?
Dream Charter School East Harlem has an enrollment of approximately 992 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dream Charter School East Harlem?
The student-teacher ratio at Dream Charter School East Harlem is 24.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dream Charter School East Harlem rank in NY?
Dream Charter School East Harlem ranks #3,476 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Dream Charter School East Harlem's MySchoolScout rating?
Dream Charter School East Harlem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Dream Charter School East Harlem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dream Charter School East Harlem has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Dream Charter School East Harlem a charter school?
Yes, Dream Charter School East Harlem is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Dream Charter School East Harlem a Title I school?
No, Dream Charter School East Harlem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dream Charter School East Harlem?
92.2% of students at Dream Charter School East Harlem 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 992
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.9%
- Phone
- (212) 722-0232
- Area population (ZIP 10029)
- 74,848
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 10029; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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