Zeta Charter School -South Bronx

Summary:

Zeta Charter School -South Bronx is an elementary public charter school serving 619 students in grades PK-5 in the South Bronx area of New York City. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state and local district averages on New York State Assessments for English Language Arts and Math, with particularly strong results for subgroups like English Language Learners and Hispanic students.

In the 2022-2023 school year, Zeta Charter School -South Bronx had 80.9% of 3rd graders, 68.42% of 4th graders, and 80.95% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 44.89%, 48.79%, and 45.09% respectively. In Math, the school had 92.39% of 3rd graders, 81.44% of 4th graders, and 89.23% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 53.68%, 53.85%, and 49.69%. This strong academic performance has earned the school a ranking of 169th out of 2,439 New York elementary schools, placing it in the top 7% statewide.

Zeta Charter School -South Bronx serves a predominantly low-income, minority student population, with 87.08% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, the school significantly outperforms nearby traditional public schools, such as PS 277, which had only 43.24% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA. This suggests that Zeta's educational model and approach are highly effective in driving student achievement, even for students facing economic disadvantages.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-6

425 Westchester Ave
Bronx, NY 10455

(929) 458-3000

District: Zeta Charter School -South Bronx

SchoolDigger Rank:
169^th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,337

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 619

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.5%

African American:

36.3%

American Indian:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Zeta Charter School -South Bronx ranks better than 93.1% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.28. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.5%), African American (36.3%), American Indian (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Zeta Charter School -South Bronx is $18,337.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Zeta Charter School -South Bronx:

SchoolDigger ranks Zeta Charter School -South Bronx 169^th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Zeta Charter School -South Bronx in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Homeless students:

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Male students:

Hispanic students:

Zeta Charter School -South Bronx:

SchoolDigger ranks Zeta Charter School -South Bronx 65^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Zeta Charter School -South Bronx

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	75.41	524^th	2434	78.5%
2023	92.28	169^th	2439	93.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Zeta Charter School -South Bronx

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	99.49	3^rd	1001	99.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Zeta Charter School -South Bronx

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	80.23	203^rd	2031	90.0%
2023	96.35	45^th	2016	97.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Zeta Charter School -South Bronx

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	83.63	219^th	2099	89.6%
2023	96.43	53^rd	2041	97.4%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Zeta Charter School -South Bronx

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	97.93	12^th	637	98.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Zeta Charter School -South Bronx

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	74.16	532^nd	2401	77.8%
2023	90.79	182^nd	2403	92.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Zeta Charter School -South Bronx

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	73.45	542^nd	2400	77.4%
2023	91.42	161^st	2400	93.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Zeta Charter School -South Bronx

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	84.60	140^th	1503	90.7%
2023	96.45	35^th	1429	97.6%

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

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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 Zeta Charter School -South Bronx

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	1	81	1	99	0	0	1	183
2020	2	106	1	141	1	0	1	252
2021	4	131	2	206	3	1	4	351
2022	4	178	2	313	7	1	7	512
2023	6	225	5	368	10	1	4	619

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 Zeta Charter School -South Bronx

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	183	12.0	15.2	89.6
2020	252	n/a	n/a	75.4
2021	351	n/a	n/a	77.5
2022	512	n/a	n/a	89.5
2023	619	n/a	n/a	87.1

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 Zeta Charter School -South Bronx

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	183	12.0	15.2	89.6
2020	252	n/a	n/a	75.4
2021	351	n/a	n/a	77.5
2022	512	n/a	n/a	89.5
2023	619	n/a	n/a	87.1

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 Zeta Charter School -South Bronx

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$5,180 (17.9%)	$23,684 (82.1%)	$28,864
2020	$1,445 (9.1%)	$14,503 (90.9%)	$15,947
2021	$3,543 (25.5%)	$10,339 (74.5%)	$13,882
2022	$3,880 (23.2%)	$12,828 (76.8%)	$16,707
2023	$3,119 (17.0%)	$15,217 (83.0%)	$18,337

Data source: New York Department of Education

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	183	619	238.3%
African American	81	225	177.8%
American Indian	0	10
Asian	1	5	400%
Hispanic	99	368	271.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	1	6	500%
Two or More Races	1	4	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	89.6%	87.1%	2.5%

Schools Near Zeta Charter School -South Bronx

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Regents Living Environment (2023)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2023)						NY State Assessments Math (2023)						NY State Assessments Science (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Living Environment 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 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Zeta Charter School -South Bronx	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	425 Westchester Ave	Bronx	10455	Bronx County	Zeta Charter School -South Bronx	Yes	No	No	Yes	(929) 458-3000	619			87.1%	6 (1.0%)	225 (36.3%)	368 (59.5%)	5 (0.8%)	10 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	92.3	169^th of 2439 public elementary schools	93.1%		75.4	524^th of 2434 public elementary schools	78.5%	355		80.9	68.4	81.0				92.4	81.4	89.2					$18,337	$3,119	$15,217
Girls Preparatory Charter School Of The Bronx II	Public, Charter	K-3	124 Eames Pl	Bronx	10468	Bronx County	Girls Preparatory Charter School Of The Bronx II	Yes	No	No	Yes	(718) 742-8848	139	7	19.8	96.4%	1 (0.7%)	61 (43.9%)	68 (48.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	2 (1.4%)	5 (3.6%)								(n/a)															$24,419	$5,601	$18,818
Ps 277	Public	PK, KG-5	519 St Anns Ave	Bronx	10455	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District # 7	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 292-3594	304	29	10.5	97.0%	3 (1.0%)	84 (27.6%)	214 (70.4%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.5	1825^th of 2439 public elementary schools	25.2%		18.3	2094^th of 2434 public elementary schools	14.0%	269		43.2	36.4	23.5				51.3	40.0	17.3					$25,349	$2,966	$22,382
Ps 1 Courtlandt School	Public	PK, KG-5	335 E 152nd St	Bronx	10451	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District # 7	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 299-3700	458	40	11.5	98.7%	14 (3.1%)	98 (21.4%)	338 (73.8%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	10.3	2318^th of 2439 public elementary schools	5.0%		9.6	2325^th of 2434 public elementary schools	4.5%	7		9.8	23.3	15.0				17.3	26.0	25.9					$21,943	$2,711	$19,232
Ps/Middle School 29 Melrose School	Public	PK, KG-8	758 Courtlandt Ave	Bronx	10451	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District # 7	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 292-3785	713	73	9.7	93.7%	9 (1.3%)	239 (33.5%)	443 (62.1%)	4 (0.6%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	11 (1.5%)	13.4	2228^th of 2439 public elementary schools	8.7%		13.9	2223^rd of 2434 public elementary schools	8.7%	5		28.0	29.2	25.4	19.2	38.0	40.9	36.7	16.2	11.3	17.4	33.7	30.8	27.1	$22,767	$2,404	$20,363
Brilla Veritas Charter School	Public, Charter	K-6	600 E 156th St	Bronx	10455	Bronx County	Brilla Veritas Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(347) 273-8439	457	44	10.3	86.7%	3 (0.7%)	126 (27.6%)	311 (68.1%)	3 (0.7%)	7 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.3%)	50.9	1136^th of 2439 public elementary schools	53.4%		46.6	1260^th of 2434 public elementary schools	48.2%	124		41.1	30.6	54.4				57.9	39.7	76.8					$21,510	$4,642	$16,869
Bronx Charter School For Children	Public, Charter	K-8	388 Willis Ave	Bronx	10454	Bronx County	Bronx Charter School For Children	Yes	No	No	Yes	(718) 402-3300	524	42	12.4		4 (0.8%)	133 (25.4%)	374 (71.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.5%)	40.8	1421^st of 2439 public elementary schools	41.7%		36.4	1577^th of 2434 public elementary schools	35.2%	156	30.0	51.0	43.3	29.7	34.6	46.3	81.1	58.8	55.0	41.0	27.3	36.5	39.2	55.8	$20,503	$3,322	$17,182
Storefront Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	609 Jackson Ave	Bronx	10455	Bronx County	Storefront Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(646) 758-7201	224	20	11.2		0 (0.0%)	58 (25.9%)	158 (70.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	66.4	764^th of 2439 public elementary schools	68.7%		27.7	1835^th of 2434 public elementary schools	24.6%	1071		48.7	80.0	38.2				68.4	75.6	39.4					$24,895	$5,439	$19,457
Ps 18 John Peter Zenger	Public	PK, KG-5	502 Morris Ave	Bronx	10451	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District # 7	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 292-2868	342	33	10.4	99.7%	21 (6.1%)	99 (28.9%)	214 (62.6%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	23.5	1939^th of 2439 public elementary schools	20.5%		16.9	2137^th of 2434 public elementary schools	12.2%	198		51.4	21.4	33.3				41.5	20.3	26.2					$25,922	$3,252	$22,670
Ps 157 Grove Hill	Public	PK, KG-5	757 Cauldwell Ave	Bronx	10456	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District # 7	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 292-5255	427	34	12.3	96.5%	2 (0.5%)	79 (18.5%)	280 (65.6%)	3 (0.7%)	62 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15.1	2177^th of 2439 public elementary schools	10.7%		17.1	2133^rd of 2434 public elementary schools	12.4%	44		30.2	25.0	19.0				29.2	28.6	21.4					$24,921	$2,678	$22,242

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In the 2022-23 school year, 619 students attended Zeta Charter School -South Bronx.

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Students at Zeta Charter School -South Bronx are 59% Hispanic, 36% African American, 2% American Indian.

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