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#2047 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 43% in state
Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem
Elementary School · Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem · New York, NY
A charter elementary school in New York, NY where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
691 ST NICHOLAS AVE, New York, NY 10031
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2014, to 57% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
Based on 4 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Neighborhood Charter School of 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 67Bikeable
- 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
$65,067
Median home value
$678,000
Median rent
$1,787/mo
College educated
40.8%
Homeownership
13.7%
Poverty rate
23%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| PS 153 Adam Clayton PowellEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| William Lynch School (the)Enrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| Harlem Village Academy West Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 574 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $38,670NCES 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.
Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem is listed in NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL OF HARLEM; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem
Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem, serving approximately 596 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,047 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem
What grades does Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem serve?
Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem?
Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem has an enrollment of approximately 596 students.
How does Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem rank in NY?
Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem ranks #2,047 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem's MySchoolScout rating?
Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem a charter school?
Yes, Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem a Title I school?
No, Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem?
95.1% of students at Neighborhood Charter School of 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 596
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.3%
- Phone
- (646) 701-7117
- Area population (ZIP 10031)
- 60,305
- Area average commute
- 38 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 10031; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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