Serving 549 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bronx Charter School For Better Learning ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bronx Charter School For Better Learning's student population of 549 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
549 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bronx Charter School For Better Learning is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
86%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bronx Charter School For Better Learning often compared to?
Bronx Charter School For Better Learningis often viewed alongside schools like Baychester Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Bronx Charter School For Better Learning?
549 students attend Bronx Charter School For Better Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Bronx Charter School For Better Learning students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Bronx Charter School For Better Learning offer ?
Bronx Charter School For Better Learning offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bronx Charter School For Better Learning part of?
Bronx Charter School For Better Learning is part of Bronx Charter School For Better Learning School District.
In what neighborhood is Bronx Charter School For Better Learning located?
Bronx Charter School For Better Learning is located in the Edenwald neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in Edenwald.
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