Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II

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Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II ranks 1060 th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II is an elementary school serving 430 students in grades K-5 in the Bronx, New York. The school is part of the Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II District, which is ranked 419 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II has shown mixed performance on state assessments compared to the state average. In 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-5th grade students performed below the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) but above the state average in Math. The school's performance is particularly strong for African American students, who rank in the top 20% of New York elementary schools in ELA and Math. However, the school's performance for special education students and students of low socioeconomic status is more mixed, with rankings in the middle to lower range of New York elementary schools. Compared to nearby traditional public schools like PS 97, PS 153 Helen Keller, PS 160 Walt Disney, and PS 178 Dr. Selman Waksman, Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II performs better in both ELA and Math, particularly for 3rd-5th grade students.

The nearby Icahn Charter School 3, Icahn Charter School 4, and Icahn Charter School 5 significantly outperform Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II and the other nearby public schools on state assessments, ranking among the top elementary schools in New York. This suggests that the Icahn model may be a successful approach to improving student outcomes in the Bronx. Overall, Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II appears to be a relatively strong school, but there are opportunities for improvement, particularly in addressing the needs of specific student subgroups.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

2545 Gunther Ave
Bronx, NY 10469

(718) 655-6660

District: Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II

SchoolDigger Rank:
1060^th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,001

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 440

Racial breakdown:

African American:

82.5%

Hispanic:

13.2%

Asian:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II ranks better than 56.6% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.67. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (82.5%), Hispanic (13.2%), Asian (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 83.4% 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 II is 13.1. (See more...)

Compare Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II employs 33.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II is $18,001.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II:

SchoolDigger ranks Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II 1060^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

African American students:

Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II:

SchoolDigger ranks Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II 419^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	47.95	1229^th	2434	49.5%
2023	57.19	990^th	2439	59.4%
2024	53.67	1060^th	2445	56.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	36.62	1249^th	2031	38.5%
2023	39.91	1092^nd	2016	45.8%
2024	52.74	734^th	2110	65.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	58.99	707^th	2099	66.3%
2023	67.71	515^th	2041	74.8%
2024	68.37	489^th	2078	76.5%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	55.56	259^th	766	66.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	54.48	1057^th	2401	56.0%
2023	60.66	875^th	2403	63.6%
2024	57.39	935^th	2413	61.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	42.41	1384^th	2400	42.3%
2023	54.15	1045^th	2400	56.5%
2024	51.13	1123^rd	2411	53.4%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	71.30	223^rd	936	76.2%
2023	73.03	169^th	857	80.3%
2024	72.95	184^th	927	80.2%

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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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by a parent
Sunday, August 9, 2020

This school is a great school for partnering with parents to help students achieve the best. They were great with Teaching my daughter who has an IEP but also great with my son who doesn’t. When we had to quarantine this year (2020) the school was up and running remotely quickly. I was impressed and thankful for their partnership at such an obviously difficult time for all New Yorkers. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, October 18, 2019

Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II (BBL 2) is a great school! My son started as a kindergartner during the first year that the school opened in 2015. He is now in 4th grade and has one year left. I am proud to be the parent of a child in this school. Our state test scores show how great the school is doing as well as the growth we see in our children every day. It is sad that such a great school is not recognized more however I am glad that I am able to experience the special treasure located in the Bronx. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	1	61	0	11	0	0	0	73
2017	2	123	2	23	0	0	0	150
2018	1	190	4	30	0	0	0	225
2019	1	252	3	40	0	0	0	296
2020	1	304	3	53	2	2	0	365
2021	2	379	6	60	3	2	2	454
2022	3	385	9	63	2	2	2	466
2023	2	351	9	63	2	1	2	430
2024	3	363	9	58	2	2	3	440

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 II

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	73	4.0	18.2	0
2017	150	10.0	15.0	77.3
2018	225	15.6	14.4	79.6
2019	296	25.0	11.8	74
2020	365	n/a	n/a	71.8
2021	454	30.0	15.1	78
2022	466	n/a	n/a	74.7
2023	430	25.4	16.9	83.3
2024	440	33.5	13.1	83.4

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 II

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	73	4.0	18.2	0
2017	150	10.0	15.0	77.3
2018	225	15.6	14.4	79.6
2019	296	25.0	11.8	74
2020	365	n/a	n/a	71.8
2021	454	30.0	15.1	78
2022	466	n/a	n/a	74.7
2023	430	25.4	16.9	83.3
2024	440	33.5	13.1	83.4

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 II

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$681 (4.4%)	$14,908 (95.6%)	$15,589
2020	$708 (4.3%)	$15,685 (95.7%)	$16,394
2021	$798 (5.4%)	$14,010 (94.6%)	$14,808
2022	$1,883 (11.4%)	$14,687 (88.6%)	$16,570
2023	$1,633 (9.1%)	$16,368 (90.9%)	$18,001

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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

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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II)	60	56.2	3.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)	52	44.9	7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II)	74	71.8	2.2%
3rd Grade Math (New York)	54	53.7	0.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	296	430	45.3%
African American	252	351	39.3%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	3	9	200%
Hispanic	40	63	57.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	1	2	100%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74%	83.3%	9.3%

Schools Near Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Living Environment (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 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
Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II	Public, Charter	K-5	2545 Gunther Ave	Bronx	10469	Bronx County	Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II	Yes	No	No	Yes	(718) 655-6660	440	34	13.1	83.4%	3 (0.7%)	363 (82.5%)	58 (13.2%)	9 (2.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	53.7	1060^th of 2445 public elementary schools	56.6%		57.2	990^th of 2439 public elementary schools	59.4%	70			37.3	55.9	50.0				63.2	47.9	54.6				31.3		$18,001	$1,633	$16,368
Ps 97	Public	PK, KG-5	1375 Mace Ave	Bronx	10469	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District #11	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 655-4446	563	52	10.9	83.7%	78 (13.9%)	104 (18.5%)	243 (43.2%)	118 (21.0%)	10 (1.8%)	4 (0.7%)	6 (1.1%)	50.4	1157^th of 2445 public elementary schools	52.7%		46.7	1259^th of 2439 public elementary schools	48.4%	102			30.3	48.6	52.9				36.8	47.2	64.4				46.5		$20,830	$2,408	$18,422
Icahn Charter School 3	Public, Charter	K-8	1500 Pelham Pkwy S	Bronx	10461	Bronx County	Icahn Charter School 3	Yes	No	No	Yes	(718) 828-0034	334	29	11.5	70.4%	4 (1.2%)	195 (58.4%)	103 (30.8%)	21 (6.3%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.1%)	92.2	165^th of 2445 public elementary schools	93.3%		95.3	81^st of 2439 public elementary schools	96.7%	84	100.0	100.0	66.7	90.5	74.4	82.5	93.9	83.3	79.5	88.1	71.8	92.5	96.9	91.7	56.4	56.5	$19,263	$1,953	$17,310
Icahn Charter School 4	Public, Charter	K-8	1500 Pelham Pkwy South	Bronx	10461	Bronx County	Icahn Charter School 4	Yes	No	No	Yes	(718) 828-0034	347	23	15.0	66.3%	3 (0.9%)	196 (56.5%)	118 (34.0%)	23 (6.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)	98.9	7^th of 2445 public elementary schools	99.7%		98.9	1^st of 2439 public elementary schools	100.0%	6	100.0	100.0	97.1	97.4	97.6	91.9	97.4	100.0	100.0	97.4	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	90.2	94.6	$20,823	$1,608	$19,215
Icahn Charter School 5	Public, Charter	K-8	1500 Pelham Pkwy S	Bronx	10461	Bronx County	Icahn Charter School 5	Yes	No	No	Yes	(718) 828-0034	332	25	13.2	61.4%	7 (2.1%)	184 (55.4%)	104 (31.3%)	29 (8.7%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)	88	250^th of 2445 public elementary schools	89.8%		92.6	160^th of 2439 public elementary schools	93.4%	90	100.0	100.0	71.1	87.2	71.1	73.5	72.2	88.5	84.6	84.2	76.3	75.8	97.1	96.2	37.8	46.2	$17,725	$1,708	$16,017
Ps 153 Helen Keller	Public	PK, KG-5	650 Baychester Ave	Bronx	10475	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District #11	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 904-5550	463	43	10.6	74.1%	6 (1.3%)	280 (60.5%)	117 (25.3%)	43 (9.3%)	7 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.9%)	59	926^th of 2445 public elementary schools	62.1%		72.5	618^th of 2439 public elementary schools	74.7%	308			43.3	55.2	55.8				63.9	52.1	46.0				41.4		$19,981	$2,267	$17,714
Ps 160 Walt Disney	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4140 Hutchnsn Rvr Pkwy E	Bronx	10475	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District #11	No	Yes	No	Yes	(718) 822-8402	299	27	11.1	78.3%	6 (2.0%)	195 (65.2%)	85 (28.4%)	6 (2.0%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	25.7	1880^th of 2445 public elementary schools	23.1%		28.6	1794^th of 2439 public elementary schools	26.4%	86			40.7	40.0	22.2				37.0	41.7	25.0				15.6		$26,202	$3,625	$22,576
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
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 121 Throop	Public	PK, KG-5	2750 Throop Ave	Bronx	10469	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District #11	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 654-2055	573	38	15.0	82.9%	20 (3.5%)	256 (44.7%)	204 (35.6%)	71 (12.4%)	5 (0.9%)	13 (2.3%)	4 (0.7%)	37.2	1533^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	37.3%		33.1	1652^nd of 2439 public elementary schools	32.3%	119			32.1	47.4	36.8				44.7	54.4	37.7				24.0		$19,306	$2,358	$16,949

Frequently Asked Questions about Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II

How many students attend Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II?

In the 2023-24 school year, 440 students attended Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II.

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

Students at Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II are 83% African American, 13% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

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Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II ranks 1060^th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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