Is Urban Scholars Community School a good school?

Urban Scholars Community School ranks 1584 th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Urban Scholars Community School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 295 students attended Urban Scholars Community School.

What is the racial makeup of Urban Scholars Community School?

Students at Urban Scholars Community School are 58% Hispanic, 38% African American, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Two or more races.

Urban Scholars Community School

Summary:

Urban Scholars Community School is an elementary school located in the Bronx, New York, serving 325 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #12, which is ranked 771 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Urban Scholars Community School has shown mixed academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math generally higher than the district averages but lower than the state averages. However, the school has demonstrated strengths in supporting specific student subgroups, such as African American and English Language Learner (ELL) students, who have performed well compared to their peers across the state. The school also has a relatively high per-student spending of $29,222 and a low student-teacher ratio of 9.9 students per teacher, suggesting a significant investment in resources. Despite these positive factors, the school's overall academic performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating widely over the years.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district and surrounding areas, Urban Scholars Community School appears to be facing similar challenges as its counterparts, with comparable academic performance and high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, the analysis also includes several nearby charter schools, such as South Bronx Classical Charter School III and Harriet Tubman Charter School, which have consistently higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings, suggesting that they may have effective educational models or practices that could provide valuable insights for Urban Scholars Community School and other district schools serving similar populations.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1180 Tinton Ave
Bronx, NY 10456

(718) 842-8133

District: New York City Geographic District #12

SchoolDigger Rank:
1584^th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $29,222

Student/teacher ratio: 9.3

Number of students: 295

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

58.3%

African American:

38.0%

Pacific Islander:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Urban Scholars Community School ranks worse than 64.8% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 7^th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #12. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.34. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58.3%), African American (38%), Pacific Islander (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Urban Scholars Community School is 9.3, which is the 2^nd best among 21 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #12. (See more...)

Compare Urban Scholars Community School employs 31.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Urban Scholars Community School is $29,222, which is the 2^nd highest among 21 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #12.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Urban Scholars Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Urban Scholars Community School 1584^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Urban Scholars Community School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District #12:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #12 771^st of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Urban Scholars Community School

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Rank History for all students at Urban Scholars Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2012	2.72	2282^nd	2320	1.6%
2013	5.96	2311^th	2325	0.6%
2014	4.63	2340^th	2345	0.2%
2015	11.77	2179^th	2352	7.4%
2016	9.59	2246^th	2366	5.1%
2017	17.77	2059^th	2386	13.7%
2018	27.97	1813^th	2395	24.3%
2019	33.83	1609^th	2413	33.3%
2021	54.98	958^th	2201	56.5%
2022	24.62	1917^th	2434	21.2%
2023	41.56	1400^th	2439	42.6%
2024	35.34	1584^th	2445	35.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Urban Scholars Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	51.47	305^th	860	64.5%
2022	41.26	537^th	1027	47.7%
2023	51.70	356^th	1001	64.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Urban Scholars Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	31.88	1413^th	1941	27.2%
2019	33.37	1215^th	1859	34.6%
2022	24.12	1788^th	2031	12.0%
2023	51.06	750^th	2016	62.8%
2024	27.52	1651^st	2110	21.8%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Urban Scholars Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	57.51	243^rd	730	66.7%
2019	54.16	213^th	570	62.6%
2022	43.68	323^rd	622	48.1%
2023	58.59	219^th	637	65.6%
2024	61.82	201^st	766	73.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Urban Scholars Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	31.38	1720^th	2338	26.4%
2019	42.69	1343^rd	2357	43.0%
2022	26.11	1875^th	2401	21.9%
2023	44.08	1324^th	2403	44.9%
2024	35.68	1570^th	2413	34.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Urban Scholars Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	27.13	1835^th	2340	21.6%
2019	29.11	1737^th	2358	26.3%
2022	23.84	1941^st	2400	19.1%
2023	39.10	1452^nd	2400	39.5%
2024	36.34	1548^th	2411	35.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Urban Scholars Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	58.07	322^nd	948	66.0%
2019	58.36	288^th	891	67.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Urban Scholars Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	29.80	1054^th	1392	24.3%
2019	44.59	678^th	1315	48.4%
2022	34.26	1045^th	1503	30.5%
2023	50.95	637^th	1429	55.4%
2024	41.42	858^th	1531	44.0%

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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 Urban Scholars Community School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	1	63	0	114	0	n/a	n/a	178
2011	2	90	2	146	1	0	0	241
2012	4	104	2	161	0	0	0	271
2013	3	127	2	170	1	0	1	304
2014	0	136	2	167	1	0	1	307
2015	1	137	2	173	0	0	0	313
2016	2	143	1	162	0	0	0	308
2017	1	124	2	152	1	0	1	281
2018	1	120	2	138	2	0	0	263
2019	2	134	3	155	3	1	1	299
2020	1	122	2	157	2	1	2	287
2021	5	144	4	225	3	3	5	389
2022	4	129	4	211	4	2	3	357
2023	2	112	2	200	2	3	4	325
2024	2	112	1	172	2	3	3	295

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 Urban Scholars Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	178	13.0	13.6	n/a
2011	241	21.0	11.4	97.9
2012	271	25.0	10.8	90.8
2013	304	25.0	12.1	93.8
2014	307	24.0	12.7	82.7
2015	313	29.0	10.7	96.5
2016	308	28.0	11.0	98.4
2017	281	26.9	10.4	94
2018	263	29.0	9.0	96.6
2019	299	29.0	10.3	95.7
2020	287	27.0	10.6	97.2
2021	389	35.0	11.1	95.4
2022	357	31.0	11.5	94.1
2023	325	32.5	9.9	96.3
2024	295	31.6	9.3	96.9

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 Urban Scholars Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	178	13.0	13.6	n/a
2011	241	21.0	11.4	97.9
2012	271	25.0	10.8	90.8
2013	304	25.0	12.1	93.8
2014	307	24.0	12.7	82.7
2015	313	29.0	10.7	96.5
2016	308	28.0	11.0	98.4
2017	281	26.9	10.4	94
2018	263	29.0	9.0	96.6
2019	299	29.0	10.3	95.7
2020	287	27.0	10.6	97.2
2021	389	35.0	11.1	95.4
2022	357	31.0	11.5	94.1
2023	325	32.5	9.9	96.3
2024	295	31.6	9.3	96.9

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.

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