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South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School
Middle School · South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School · Bronx, NY
A charter middle school in Bronx, NY where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
801 E 156TH ST, Bronx, NY 10455
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 68Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,701
Median home value
$348,700
Median rent
$1,130/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
10.3%
Poverty rate
33%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10455; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Public RelationsEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 0.1 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| PS 17Enrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 658 | Compare → |
| South Bronx Academy for Applied MediaEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 0.1 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| Girls Preparatory Charter School of the BronxCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | PK–10 | 0.2 mi | 627 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $30,398NCES 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 Early College Academy Charter School is listed in SOUTH BRONX EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School
South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School is a public middle school in Bronx, NY, part of South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School, serving approximately 269 students in grades 6th-8th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,270 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School
What grades does South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School serve?
South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School?
South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 269 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School rank in NY?
South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School ranks #4,270 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Early College Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School has 12% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, South Bronx Early College 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 South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School?
97.8% of students at South Bronx Early College 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 269
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 76.6%
- Phone
- (929) 291-7700
- Area population (ZIP 10455)
- 42,940
- Area average commute
- 40.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 10455; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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