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#1386 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 29% in state

Icahn Charter School 7

Elementary School · ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 7

1535 STORY AVE, Bronx, NY 10473

Charter

Enrollment

307

Student-Teacher

20.5:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#1,386 of 4,742

In Bronx

#73 of 452

public schools

Academic growth

9.7 / 10

Excellent

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Icahn Charter School 7

7.3/10

Elementary School in Bronx · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Icahn Charter School 7

Icahn Charter School 7 is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 7. Icahn Charter School 7 serves approximately 307 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Icahn Charter School 7 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,386 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for Icahn Charter School 7 show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

How it compares1.4 pts above NY schools
  • This school 7.3 · Very Good
  • NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

Icahn Charter School 7 runs 20.5:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

Icahn Charter School 7 is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+1.53 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2022
TrendImproving
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-0.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.7 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$17,297

Icahn Charter School 7 — Students at Icahn Charter School 7 score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 66.2% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
School
State
40.8% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 61.2% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
School
State
57.1% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 16 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↑ Improving

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2014
Math
69.5%
ELA
30%
2021
Math
67.8%
ELA
65.5%
2022
Math
53%
ELA
66.6%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.7/10.

How Icahn Charter School 7 Compares

See how Icahn Charter School 7 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.3/10
71th percentile in NY
Academic
7.1/10
Very Good
Growth
9.7/10
Excellent
Environment
1.8/10
Needs Improvement

Location

1535 STORY AVE, Bronx, NY 10473

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Icahn Charter School 7 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BOLD CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 6.4/10, 0.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is PS 107 (rated 6.2/10, 0.5 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, PS 75 SCHOOL OF RESEARCH AND DISCOVERY (rated 5.3/10, 0.6 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.6 mi
School Distance Rating
PS 93 ALBERT G OLIVER Bronx 0.0 mi 2.6
PS 152 EVERGREEN Bronx 0.2 mi 4.0
BRONX ARENA HIGH SCHOOL Bronx 0.2 mi 6.8
JHS 123 JAMES M KIERNAN Bronx 0.3 mi 5.4
SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (THE) Bronx 0.3 mi 7.1
BOLD CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx 0.3 mi 6.4
PS 195 Bronx 0.6 mi 4.3
PS 196 Bronx 0.6 mi 3.7
PS 107 Bronx 0.5 mi 6.2
BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS Bronx 0.5 mi 4.8
HIGH SCHOOL OF WORLD CULTURES Bronx 0.7 mi 7.0
PAN AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT MONROE Bronx 0.7 mi 7.1
METROPOLITAN SOUNDVIEW HIGH SCHOOL (THE) Bronx 0.7 mi 5.4
URBAN ASSEMBLY CHARTER SCHOOL FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE Bronx 0.7 mi
MOTT HALL V Bronx 0.7 mi 4.9
CINEMA SCHOOL (THE) Bronx 0.7 mi 7.8
BRONX ACADEMY FOR MULTI-MEDIA Bronx 0.6 mi 4.9
LEADERS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx 0.6 mi 5.5
EMBLAZE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx 0.6 mi 4.9
PS 75 SCHOOL OF RESEARCH AND DISCOVERY Bronx 0.6 mi 5.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10473 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$50,609

Median Home Value

$586,800

Median Rent

$1,131/mo

Population

59,778

College Educated

23.8%

Homeownership

28.3%

Avg Commute

43.4 min

Poverty Rate

24.1%

Median Age

38.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Icahn Charter School 7

What grades does Icahn Charter School 7 serve?

Icahn Charter School 7 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Icahn Charter School 7?

Icahn Charter School 7 has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Icahn Charter School 7?

The student-teacher ratio at Icahn Charter School 7 is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Icahn Charter School 7 rank in NY?

Icahn Charter School 7 ranks #1,386 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Icahn Charter School 7's MySchoolScout rating?

Icahn Charter School 7 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Icahn Charter School 7?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Icahn Charter School 7 has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

Is Icahn Charter School 7 a charter school?

Yes, Icahn Charter School 7 is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Icahn Charter School 7 a Title I school?

No, Icahn Charter School 7 is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
84 Very Walkable
Transit Score
86 Excellent Transit
Bike Score
64 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
307
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County

District

ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 7
District Enrollment
307
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,297
District Rank
#1 of 1

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