Is Bronx Charter School For Better Learning a good school?

Bronx Charter School For Better Learning ranks 749 th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bronx Charter School For Better Learning?

In the 2023-24 school year, 532 students attended Bronx Charter School For Better Learning.

What is the racial makeup of Bronx Charter School For Better Learning?

Students at Bronx Charter School For Better Learning are 86% African American, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Bronx Charter School For Better Learning

Summary:

Bronx Charter School For Better Learning is a public charter elementary school serving 546 students in grades K-5 in the Bronx, New York. The school consistently outperforms the state and district averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency, ranking 749 out of 2,445 New York elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bronx Charter School For Better Learning stands out for its exceptional performance, particularly for its African American and Hispanic student populations, which rank in the top 15-20% of New York elementary schools. The school also maintains strong results for its special education and low-income students. This success can be attributed to the school's effective instructional practices, targeted resource allocation, and commitment to providing a quality education. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 45.36%, compared to just 24.36% at the nearby PS 78 Anne Hutchinson and 29.17% at PS 111 Seton Falls.

The school's higher per-student spending of around $19,000-$20,000 and lower student-teacher ratio of around 18 students per teacher may contribute to its academic success, as it allows for more individualized attention and resources for students. Despite serving a high percentage of students from low-income families (over 80% free/reduced lunch recipients), Bronx Charter School For Better Learning is able to outperform the nearby traditional public schools that serve a similar demographic, demonstrating its ability to deliver strong academic outcomes for its diverse student body.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

3740 Baychester Ave Annex
Bronx, NY 10466-5031

(718) 655-6660

District: Bronx Charter School For Better Learning

SchoolDigger Rank:
749^th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,407

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 532

Racial breakdown:

African American:

86.1%

Hispanic:

8.5%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bronx Charter School For Better Learning ranks better than 69.4% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.13. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (86.1%), Hispanic (8.5%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bronx Charter School For Better Learning is 13.7. (See more...)

Compare Bronx Charter School For Better Learning employs 38.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bronx Charter School For Better Learning is $19,407.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Bronx Charter School For Better Learning 749^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Bronx Charter School For Better Learning in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Bronx Charter School For Better Learning 268^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Bronx Charter School For Better Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2007	37.47	1602^nd	2219	27.8%
2008	43.43	1504^th	2227	32.5%
2009	40.30	1626^th	2257	28.0%
2010	30.66	1735^th	2263	23.3%
2011	49.76	1279^th	2286	44.1%
2012	64.09	897^th	2320	61.3%
2013	66.58	695^th	2325	70.1%
2014	84.11	271^st	2345	88.4%
2015	69.25	672^nd	2352	71.4%
2016	61.36	869^th	2366	63.3%
2017	77.10	466^th	2386	80.5%
2018	77.47	453^rd	2395	81.1%
2019	84.37	321^st	2413	86.7%
2022	60.53	912^th	2434	62.5%
2023	64.77	801^st	2439	67.2%
2024	66.13	749^th	2445	69.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bronx Charter School For Better Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	84.86	136^th	1941	93.0%
2019	79.88	176^th	1859	90.5%
2022	70.52	355^th	2031	82.5%
2023	73.73	314^th	2016	84.4%
2024	77.90	282^nd	2110	86.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bronx Charter School For Better Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	84.17	192^nd	2045	90.6%
2019	91.43	116^th	2032	94.3%
2022	72.52	400^th	2099	80.9%
2023	75.01	377^th	2041	81.5%
2024	74.45	373^rd	2078	82.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Bronx Charter School For Better Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	78.29	411^th	2338	82.4%
2019	83.23	329^th	2357	86.0%
2022	57.09	984^th	2401	59.0%
2023	61.74	846^th	2403	64.8%
2024	63.12	792^nd	2413	67.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Bronx Charter School For Better Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	73.21	546^th	2340	76.7%
2019	81.57	361^st	2358	84.7%
2022	62.63	837^th	2400	65.1%
2023	66.00	749^th	2400	68.8%
2024	66.51	715^th	2411	70.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Bronx Charter School For Better Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	88.07	75^th	948	92.1%
2019	93.21	43^rd	891	95.2%
2022	80.14	136^th	936	85.5%
2023	81.88	110^th	857	87.2%
2024	81.87	116^th	927	87.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bronx Charter School For Better Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	87.01	102^nd	1392	92.7%
2019	78.49	195^th	1315	85.2%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Bronx Charter School For Better Learning

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	0	46	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	50
2005	0	73	19	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	101
2006	0	153	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
2007	0	213	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
2008	0	270	3	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	284
2009	0	323	2	19	0	n/a	n/a	1	345
2010	0	332	3	18	0	n/a	n/a	1	354
2011	0	350	3	17	0	0	3	0	373
2012	1	364	3	18	0	0	0	0	386
2013	1	369	5	20	0	0	1	0	396
2014	1	387	7	19	0	0	2	0	416
2015	3	418	8	37	0	0	4	0	470
2016	7	431	11	46	1	0	3	0	499
2017	9	443	8	54	3	1	4	0	522
2018	8	460	6	54	3	1	5	0	537
2019	10	460	7	53	4	2	9	0	545
2020	11	456	5	63	7	2	9	0	553
2021	8	463	4	56	8	1	11	0	551
2022	4	471	5	48	9	2	10	0	549
2023	4	468	5	51	7	2	9	0	546
2024	3	458	7	45	6	2	11	0	532

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bronx Charter School For Better Learning

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	50	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	101	n/a	n/a	76.2
2006	162	11.0	14.7	78.4
2007	229	17.0	13.5	77.3
2008	284	21.0	13.5	75
2009	345	24.0	14.4	68
2010	354	26.0	13.6	72.5
2011	373	32.0	11.6	73.5
2012	386	34.0	11.3	79.8
2013	396	43.4	9.1	79.5
2014	416	36.0	11.5	81
2015	470	42.0	11.1	81.9
2016	499	45.0	11.0	n/a
2017	522	48.8	10.6	83.3
2018	537	48.4	11.0	79.9
2019	545	49.0	11.1	80.6
2020	553	n/a	n/a	79.9
2021	551	41.0	13.4	74.8
2022	549	n/a	n/a	83.1
2023	546	29.8	18.2	81.1
2024	532	38.7	13.7	84.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bronx Charter School For Better Learning

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	50	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	101	n/a	n/a	76.2
2006	162	11.0	14.7	78.4
2007	229	17.0	13.5	77.3
2008	284	21.0	13.5	75
2009	345	24.0	14.4	68
2010	354	26.0	13.6	72.5
2011	373	32.0	11.6	73.5
2012	386	34.0	11.3	79.8
2013	396	43.4	9.1	79.5
2014	416	36.0	11.5	81
2015	470	42.0	11.1	81.9
2016	499	45.0	11.0	n/a
2017	522	48.8	10.6	83.3
2018	537	48.4	11.0	79.9
2019	545	49.0	11.1	80.6
2020	553	n/a	n/a	79.9
2021	551	41.0	13.4	74.8
2022	549	n/a	n/a	83.1
2023	546	29.8	18.2	81.1
2024	532	38.7	13.7	84.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bronx Charter School For Better Learning

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$742 (4.0%)	$17,928 (96.0%)	$18,671
2020	$858 (5.0%)	$16,460 (95.0%)	$17,318
2021	$892 (5.7%)	$14,702 (94.3%)	$15,595
2022	$2,040 (11.2%)	$16,153 (88.8%)	$18,193
2023	$1,933 (10.0%)	$17,474 (90.0%)	$19,407

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bronx Charter School For Better Learning

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 321^st of 2413 Elementary schools	Ranks 801^st of 2439 Elementary schools	19.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bronx Charter School For Better Learning)	70	56	14%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)	52	44.9	7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Bronx Charter School For Better Learning)	66	65	1%
3rd Grade Math (New York)	54	53.7	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bronx Charter School For Better Learning)	71	60	11%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	48	48.8	0.8%
4th Grade Math (Bronx Charter School For Better Learning)	80	62.9	17.1%
4th Grade Math (New York)	50	53.9	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bronx Charter School For Better Learning)	57	47.3	9.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	38	45.1	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Bronx Charter School For Better Learning)	78	48.7	29.4%
5th Grade Math (New York)	46	49.7	3.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	545	546	0.2%
African American	460	468	1.7%
American Indian	4	7	75%
Asian	7	5	28.6%
Hispanic	53	51	3.8%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	10	4	60%
Two or More Races	9	9
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80.6%	81.1%	0.6%

Schools Near Bronx Charter School For Better Learning

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)			NY State Assessments Math (2024)			NY State Assessments Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bronx Charter School For Better Learning	Public, Charter	K-5	3740 Baychester Ave Annex	Bronx	10466	Bronx County	Bronx Charter School For Better Learning	Yes	No	No	Yes	(718) 655-6660	532	39	13.7	84.4%	3 (0.6%)	458 (86.1%)	45 (8.5%)	7 (1.3%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	11 (2.1%)	66.1	749^th of 2445 public elementary schools	69.4%		64.8	801^st of 2439 public elementary schools	67.2%	52	45.4	59.1	55.2	52.6	66.3	68.7	47.8	$19,407	$1,933	$17,474
Ps 111 Seton Falls	Public	PK, KG-5	3740 Baychester Ave	Bronx	10466	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District #11	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 881-2418	391	33	11.8	91.6%	10 (2.6%)	220 (56.3%)	153 (39.1%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	13.9	2243^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	8.3%		13.4	2230^th of 2439 public elementary schools	8.6%	13	29.2	23.5	17.9	31.3	27.5	22.1	12.9	$23,490	$2,843	$20,647
Baychester Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	3500 Edson Ave	Bronx	10466	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District #11	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 325-1138	331	28	11.6	81.9%	4 (1.2%)	226 (68.3%)	93 (28.1%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	63.7	809^th of 2445 public elementary schools	66.9%		72.8	609^th of 2439 public elementary schools	75.0%	200	62.1	55.0	41.2	90.3	72.5	40.6	32.4	$22,812	$2,832	$19,980
Ps 112 Bronxwood	Public	PK, KG-5	1925 Scheiffelin Ave	Bronx	10466	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District #11	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 654-6377	394	35	11.2	95.4%	6 (1.5%)	162 (41.1%)	216 (54.8%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	14.5	2231^st of 2445 public elementary schools	8.8%		16.5	2135^th of 2439 public elementary schools	12.5%	96	30.2	18.2	18.9	41.9	27.3	19.2	7.6	$25,382	$3,862	$21,520
Cornerstone Academy For Social Action	Public	PK, KG-5	3441 Steenwick Ave	Bronx	10475	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District #11	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 794-6160	279	24	11.4	93.5%	11 (3.9%)	109 (39.1%)	149 (53.4%)	3 (1.1%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	20.4	2047^th of 2445 public elementary schools	16.3%		18.8	2075^th of 2439 public elementary schools	14.9%	28	18.8	35.5	27.3	29.4	29.4	40.5	16.2	$24,424	$2,000	$22,425
Ps 68	Public	PK, KG-5	4011 Monticello Ave	Bronx	10466	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District #11	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 324-2854	490	55	8.9	78.8%	14 (2.9%)	312 (63.7%)	141 (28.8%)	5 (1.0%)	8 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.8%)	50.7	1148^th of 2445 public elementary schools	53.0%		59.2	946^th of 2439 public elementary schools	61.2%	202	47.5	48.7	49.4	51.6	58.4	54.2	20.0	$28,237	$1,994	$26,243
Ps 78 Anne Hutchinson	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 Needham Ave	Bronx	10469	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District #11	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 652-1244	586	44	13.3	88.6%	18 (3.1%)	353 (60.2%)	198 (33.8%)	10 (1.7%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	16.6	2163^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	11.5%		18.7	2077^th of 2439 public elementary schools	14.8%	86	24.4	33.7	24.2	12.8	41.4	20.8	12.8	$20,330	$2,966	$17,364
Middle School 596	Public	PK, KG-7	850 Baychester Ave	Bronx	10475	Bronx County	Nyc Special Schools - District 75	No	No	No	No	(718) 904-5750	399	69	5.7	86.2%	25 (6.3%)	134 (33.6%)	191 (47.9%)	45 (11.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)								$79,973	$1,518	$78,456
Ps 178 Dr Selman Waksman	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	850 Baychester Ave	Bronx	10475	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District #11	No	Yes	No	Yes	(718) 904-5570	326	28	11.8	78.5%	11 (3.4%)	195 (59.8%)	99 (30.4%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	14 (4.3%)	3 (0.9%)	31.6	1698^th of 2445 public elementary schools	30.6%		27.6	1820^th of 2439 public elementary schools	25.4%	122	26.3	39.1	32.7	52.5	41.3	40.0	22.0	$25,210	$4,832	$20,378
Ps 87	Public	K-5	1935 Bussing Ave	Bronx	10466	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District #11	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 324-5188	297	21	14.4	90.6%	3 (1.0%)	165 (55.6%)	94 (31.6%)	8 (2.7%)	20 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	26.4	1861^st of 2445 public elementary schools	23.9%		22.5	1970^th of 2439 public elementary schools	19.2%	109	36.2	44.4	25.0	30.6	59.3	20.8	22.4	$20,543	$2,808	$17,735

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