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Family Life Academy Charter School
Elementary School · Family Life Academy Charter School · Bronx, NY
A charter elementary school in Bronx, NY where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
14 W 170TH ST, Bronx, NY 10452
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 33% proficient (2022)
- 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Family Life Academy Charter School score 29% 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 8 points since 2012, reaching 29% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 14 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,854
Median home value
$263,000
Median rent
$1,367/mo
College educated
14.3%
Homeownership
3.3%
Poverty rate
35.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10452; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx Academy of Promise Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 578 | Compare → |
| Zeta Charter School - Bronx Mount EdenCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | PK–3 | 0.1 mi | 467 | Compare → |
| Lucero Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Mount Eden Children's AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 420 | Compare → |
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.
Family Life Academy Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,443NCES 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.
Family Life Academy Charter School is listed in FAMILY LIFE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Family Life Academy Charter School
Family Life Academy Charter School is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of Family Life Academy Charter School, serving approximately 408 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,622 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Family Life Academy Charter School
What grades does Family Life Academy Charter School serve?
Family Life Academy Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Family Life Academy Charter School?
Family Life Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Family Life Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Family Life Academy Charter School is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Family Life Academy Charter School rank in NY?
Family Life Academy Charter School ranks #4,622 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Family Life Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Family Life Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Family Life Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Family Life Academy Charter School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Family Life Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Family Life Academy Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Family Life Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Family Life Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Family Life Academy Charter School?
95.8% of students at Family Life Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 408
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.2%
- Phone
- (718) 410-8100
- Area population (ZIP 10452)
- 76,745
- Area average commute
- 44.1 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 10452; 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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