Summary:
The 10474 zip code area of the Bronx, New York is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a diverse range of school performance, with some standout charter schools like Bronx Charter School For The Arts and Emblaze Academy Charter School outperforming the traditional public schools on metrics like test scores and Regents exam proficiency.
The charter schools in this area generally have higher academic achievement compared to the state and district averages. For instance, in 2023-2024, 67.68% of 7th graders at Bronx Charter School For The Arts were proficient in math, well above the state average of 57.08%. Similarly, Emblaze Academy Charter School had 74.14% of 8th graders proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 51.88%. However, there is a wide range in performance, with Bronx Academy For Multi-Media having only 41.18% of 8th graders proficient in ELA.
The schools in this area serve a high-need population, with very high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, ranging from 87.25% at Bronx Charter School For The Arts to 100% at Bronx Academy For Multi-Media. Spending per student also varies significantly, from $18,130 at Bronx Charter School For The Arts to $30,095 at Bronx Academy For Multi-Media. Despite these challenges, the data suggests that factors like curriculum, instruction, and school leadership may play a larger role in driving academic outcomes than class size, as the student-teacher ratios are relatively low across the schools.
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