Choice Charter School

Summary:

Choice Charter School is an elementary public charter school located in the Bronx, New York, serving 235 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. Despite its relatively high per-student spending, the school consistently underperforms compared to the state and nearby public schools, such as PS 179, Young Leaders Elementary School, and PS 49 Willis Avenue.

Choice Charter School's academic performance is a major concern, with only 28% of 3rd graders, 12% of 4th graders, and 25.93% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 42.6%, 47.05%, and 43.68%, respectively. The school's math proficiency rates are also significantly lower than the state averages. As a result, Choice Charter School has a very low statewide ranking, consistently placing in the bottom 10-15% of New York elementary schools over the past several years, and has received a 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is one of the lowest-performing schools in the state.

The school's underperformance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as female students and Hispanic students, who rank in the bottom 50% of New York elementary schools, and English Language Learners and Special Education students, who rank in the bottom 40-60%. Despite the high per-student spending at Choice Charter School, the school has not shown meaningful improvement in its academic performance or rankings over the past several years, suggesting broader systemic issues within the Choice Charter School district, which is ranked 837 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

423 E 138th St
Bronx, NY 10454

(646) 660-3251

District: Choice Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
2213^th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,257

Student/teacher ratio: 5.3

Number of students: 206

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

61.2%

African American:

33.5%

White:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Choice Charter School ranks worse than 90.5% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.29. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.2%), African American (33.5%), White (2.4%). (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Choice Charter School is $21,257.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Choice Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Choice Charter School 2213^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Choice Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

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Hispanic students:

Choice Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Choice Charter School 837^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Choice Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Choice Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2015	8.35	2271^st	2352	3.4%
2016	8.23	2277^th	2366	3.8%
2017	9.53	2271^st	2386	4.8%
2018	27.14	1844^th	2395	23.0%
2019	36.90	1517^th	2413	37.1%
2021	23.37	1790^th	2201	18.7%
2022	43.51	1359^th	2434	44.2%
2023	20.31	2028^th	2439	16.9%
2024	15.29	2213^th	2445	9.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Choice Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	57.59	272^nd	938	71.0%
2019	64.87	156^th	860	81.9%
2022	40.67	553^rd	1027	46.2%
2023	51.71	354^th	1001	64.6%
2024	37.33	661^st	1066	38.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Choice Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	46.52	860^th	1941	55.7%
2019	53.47	598^th	1859	67.8%
2021	42.81	531^st	1044	49.1%
2022	33.76	1362^nd	2031	32.9%
2023	22.91	1752^nd	2016	13.1%
2024	40.48	1129^th	2110	46.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Choice Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	57.73	689^th	2032	66.1%
2023	31.27	1429^th	2041	30.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Choice Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	21.55	1987^th	2338	15.0%
2019	31.26	1685^th	2357	28.5%
2021	12.00	1813^th	1955	7.3%
2022	45.60	1291^st	2401	46.2%
2023	14.83	2188^th	2403	8.9%
2024	13.53	2254^th	2413	6.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Choice Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	35.12	1591^st	2340	32.0%
2019	44.79	1279^th	2358	45.8%
2021	21.99	1625^th	1961	17.1%
2022	42.12	1392^nd	2400	42.0%
2023	29.38	1755^th	2400	26.9%
2024	20.81	2043^rd	2411	15.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Choice Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	46.07	733^rd	1392	47.3%
2019	62.38	384^th	1315	70.8%
2021	31.11	600^th	818	26.7%
2022	47.75	729^th	1503	51.5%
2023	19.55	1255^th	1429	12.2%
2024	23.84	1273^rd	1531	16.9%

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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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by a parent
Thursday, December 13, 2018

The rotation of teachers for the students with no parent knowledge.
The lack of extra activates and simple play time for the kids.
No real GYM area.
Tons of unnecessary HW and no student help offered such as summer school or tutoring programs Close Quote

Enrollment information for Choice Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	3	32	0	48	1	1	15	100
2013	4	50	0	84	1	2	9	150
2014	2	71	3	118	1	0	9	204
2015	3	81	3	153	1	0	9	250
2016	3	86	2	178	2	0	9	280
2017	4	76	0	180	1	2	8	271
2018	4	81	1	196	3	1	5	291
2019	5	85	0	186	1	0	6	283
2020	6	79	1	186	2	1	5	280
2021	4	66	1	162	3	1	6	243
2022	7	67	1	160	7	1	4	247
2023	6	65	3	152	6	1	2	235
2024	5	69	1	126	4	0	1	206

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

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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 Choice Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	100	5.0	20.0	89
2013	150	7.0	21.4	88
2014	204	9.6	21.2	87.3
2015	250	13.0	19.2	79.2
2016	280	n/a	n/a	0
2017	271	n/a	n/a	88.2
2018	291	38.0	7.6	86.6
2019	283	53.0	5.3	97.5
2020	280	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	243	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	247	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	235	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	206	n/a	n/a	n/a

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 Choice Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	100	5.0	20.0	89
2013	150	7.0	21.4	88
2014	204	9.6	21.2	87.3
2015	250	13.0	19.2	79.2
2016	280	n/a	n/a	0
2017	271	n/a	n/a	88.2
2018	291	38.0	7.6	86.6
2019	283	53.0	5.3	97.5
2020	280	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	243	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	247	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	235	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	206	n/a	n/a	n/a

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 Choice Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,125 (5.4%)	$19,531 (94.5%)	$20,657
2020	$1,033 (6.0%)	$16,150 (94.0%)	$17,182
2021	$2,115 (11.0%)	$17,044 (89.0%)	$19,159
2022	$6,221 (29.5%)	$14,834 (70.5%)	$21,055
2023	$4,274 (20.1%)	$16,984 (79.9%)	$21,257

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Choice Charter School

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 1517^th of 2413 Elementary schools	Ranks 2028^th of 2439 Elementary schools	20.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Choice Charter School)	64	30	34%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)	52	44.9	7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Choice Charter School)	57	25.8	31.2%
3rd Grade Math (New York)	54	53.7	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Choice Charter School)	35	25	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	48	48.8	0.8%
4th Grade Math (Choice Charter School)	26	38.1	12.1%
4th Grade Math (New York)	50	53.9	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Choice Charter School)	33	38.5	5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	38	45.1	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Choice Charter School)	30	18.5	11.5%
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	283	235	17%
African American	85	65	23.5%
American Indian	1	6	500%
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	186	152	18.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	5	6	20%
Two or More Races	6	2	66.7%

Schools Near Choice Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	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	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Choice Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	423 E 138th St	Bronx	10454	Bronx County	Choice Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(646) 660-3251	206				5 (2.4%)	69 (33.5%)	126 (61.2%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	15.3	2213^th of 2445 public elementary schools	9.5%		20.3	2028^th of 2439 public elementary schools	16.9%	185				28.0	12.0	25.9				36.0	27.6	22.2				15.4		$21,257	$4,274	$16,984
Ps 179	Public	PK, KG-5	468 E 140th St	Bronx	10454	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District # 7	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 292-2237	203	21	9.4	97.0%	1 (0.5%)	43 (21.2%)	153 (75.4%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	26.6	1856^th of 2445 public elementary schools	24.1%		17.5	2112^th of 2439 public elementary schools	13.4%	256				28.6	37.5	31.8				42.9	37.5	28.6				23.8		$33,367	$5,113	$28,254
Young Leaders Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	468 E 140th St	Bronx	10454	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District # 7	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 292-7391	205	21	9.8	97.1%	4 (2.0%)	42 (20.5%)	151 (73.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	34.4	1606^th of 2445 public elementary schools	34.3%		26.8	1849^th of 2439 public elementary schools	24.2%	243				26.1	40.0	50.0				44.0	48.2	50.0				0.0		$28,401	$3,117	$25,284
Ps 49 Willis Avenue	Public	PK, KG-5	383 E 139th St	Bronx	10454	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District # 7	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 292-4623	494	50	9.9	98.2%	6 (1.2%)	120 (24.3%)	358 (72.5%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	55.2	1023^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	58.2%		32.8	1661^st of 2439 public elementary schools	31.9%	638				53.1	49.2	31.0				71.7	61.0	54.2				30.5		$22,421	$2,567	$19,854
Ps 43 Jonas Bronck	Public	PK, KG-5	165 Brown Pl	Bronx	10454	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District # 7	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 292-4502	347	27	12.8	97.1%	1 (0.3%)	66 (19.0%)	270 (77.8%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	23.6	1959^th of 2445 public elementary schools	19.9%		28.2	1807^th of 2439 public elementary schools	25.9%	152				48.6	18.2	22.0				54.3	42.2	19.1				0.0		$25,880	$3,937	$21,943
Mott Haven Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	170 Brown Pl	Bronx	10454	Bronx County	Mott Haven Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(718) 292-7015	437	32	13.6	93.4%	6 (1.4%)	102 (23.3%)	319 (73.0%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	38.6	1496^th of 2445 public elementary schools	38.8%		35.3	1579^th of 2439 public elementary schools	35.3%	83	25.6	50.0	30.8	19.5	62.2	27.7	39.2	53.3	50.0	39.0	72.1	47.9	38.8	64.4	29.6	8.3		$28,240	$5,431	$22,809
South Bronx Classical Charter School II	Public, Charter	K-8	333 E 135th St	Bronx	10454	Bronx County	South Bronx Classical Charter School II	Yes	No	No	Yes	(718) 292-9526	294			88.8%	4 (1.4%)	152 (51.7%)	128 (43.5%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	87.9	253^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	89.7%		97.5	21^st of 2439 public elementary schools	99.1%	232	88.5	80.0		85.2	89.3	56.3	97.4	93.3	96.3	92.9	100.0	87.5	100.0	100.0	100.0	25.8		$22,403	$5,285	$17,118
Ps 154 Jonathan D Hyatt	Public	PK, KG-5	333 E 135th St	Bronx	10454	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District # 7	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 292-4742	210	21	9.8	97.6%	5 (2.4%)	96 (45.7%)	106 (50.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	60.5	895^th of 2445 public elementary schools	63.4%		44.6	1319^th of 2439 public elementary schools	45.9%	424				58.3	50.0	39.3				66.7	79.2	55.2				27.6		$32,262	$4,022	$28,240
Ps 30 Wilton	Public	PK, KG-5	510 E 141st St	Bronx	10454	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District # 7	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 292-8817	391	33	11.9	99.2%	5 (1.3%)	81 (20.7%)	299 (76.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	13.6	2253^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	7.9%		15.3	2167^th of 2439 public elementary schools	11.2%	86				21.2	40.0	15.3				29.3	28.9	6.8				10.7		$26,350	$3,763	$22,587
Family Life Academy Charter School II	Public, Charter	K-8	296 E 140th St	Bronx	10454	Bronx County	Family Life Academy Charter School II	Yes	No	No	Yes	(718) 665-2805	894	36	25.0	95.9%	5 (0.6%)	223 (24.9%)	657 (73.5%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	46	1256^th of 2445 public elementary schools	48.6%		57	995^th of 2439 public elementary schools	59.2%	261		45.2	64.3	34.8	70.0	53.9	35.2	47.7	51.8	37.0	52.3	37.3	52.9	56.8	27.9	26.5	38.7	$17,949	$3,602	$14,347

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How many students attend Choice Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 206 students attended Choice Charter School.

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Is Choice Charter School a good school?

Choice Charter School ranks in the bottom 9.5% of New York elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Choice Charter School?

Students at Choice Charter School are 61% Hispanic, 33% African American, 2% White, 2% American Indian.

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