Excellent
#377 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 8% in state
South Bronx Classical Charter School
Elementary School · South Bronx Classical Charter School · Bronx, NY
A charter elementary school in Bronx, NY where students score 51 points above what's typical for similar communities.
977 FOX ST, Bronx, NY 10459
- Math 89% proficient (2022)
- Reading 89% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at South Bronx Classical Charter School score 89% proficient, which is above 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 19 points since 2013, reaching 89% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,276
Median home value
$589,500
Median rent
$1,285/mo
College educated
13.8%
Homeownership
11.8%
Poverty rate
33.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10459; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharos Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 700 | Compare → |
| Longwood Academy of Discovery (the)Enrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 493 | Compare → |
| PS 150 Charles James FoxEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 501 | Compare → |
| PS 75 School of Research and DiscoveryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 499 | 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.
South Bronx Classical Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,185NCES 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.
South Bronx Classical Charter School is listed in SOUTH BRONX CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Bronx Classical Charter School
South Bronx Classical Charter School is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of South Bronx Classical Charter School, serving approximately 523 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #377 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Bronx Classical Charter School
What grades does South Bronx Classical Charter School serve?
South Bronx Classical Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend South Bronx Classical Charter School?
South Bronx Classical Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 523 students.
How does South Bronx Classical Charter School rank in NY?
South Bronx Classical Charter School ranks #377 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is South Bronx Classical Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Bronx Classical Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 South Bronx Classical Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Bronx Classical Charter School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Bronx Classical Charter School a charter school?
Yes, South Bronx Classical Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is South Bronx Classical Charter School a Title I school?
No, South Bronx Classical Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Bronx Classical Charter School?
90.2% of students at South Bronx Classical 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 523
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (718) 860-4340
- Area population (ZIP 10459)
- 49,753
- Area average commute
- 41.3 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 10459; 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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