Excellent
#256 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 5% in state
South Bronx Classical Charter School III
Elementary School · South Bronx Classical Charter School III · Bronx, NY
A charter elementary school in Bronx, NY where students score 56 points above what's typical for similar communities.
977 FOX ST, Bronx, NY 10456
- Math 94% proficient (2022)
- Reading 93% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at South Bronx Classical Charter School III score 93% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 93% across the 2-year record (2021–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 95% (multi-year average, 2021-2022) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2021-2022)
Based on 10 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Bronx Classical Charter School III sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Transit 96Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,676
Median home value
$428,800
Median rent
$1,194/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
6.6%
Poverty rate
36.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10456; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Tubman Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| PS 132 Garrett a MorganEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 366 | Compare → |
| PS 63 Author's AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| PS 146 Edward CollinsEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 310 | 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 III
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $25,710NCES 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 III is listed in SOUTH BRONX CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOL III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Bronx Classical Charter School III
South Bronx Classical Charter School III is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of South Bronx Classical Charter School III, serving approximately 501 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #256 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Bronx Classical Charter School III
What grades does South Bronx Classical Charter School III serve?
South Bronx Classical Charter School III serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend South Bronx Classical Charter School III?
South Bronx Classical Charter School III has an enrollment of approximately 501 students.
How does South Bronx Classical Charter School III rank in NY?
South Bronx Classical Charter School III ranks #256 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is South Bronx Classical Charter School III's MySchoolScout rating?
South Bronx Classical Charter School III has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 South Bronx Classical Charter School III?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Bronx Classical Charter School III has 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022).
Is South Bronx Classical Charter School III a charter school?
Yes, South Bronx Classical Charter School III 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 III a Title I school?
No, South Bronx Classical Charter School III is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Bronx Classical Charter School III?
92.4% of students at South Bronx Classical Charter School III 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
- 501
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.1%
- Phone
- (929) 285-3025
- Area population (ZIP 10456)
- 86,958
- Area average commute
- 41 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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 10456; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2021-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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