Serving 265 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Bronx Charter School For Excellence 5 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Bronx Charter School For Excellence 5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
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Bronx Charter School For Excellence 5's student population of 265 students has grown by 74% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
Bronx Charter School For Excellence 5 ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bronx Charter School For Excellence 5 is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1591 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
65%
29%
Black
30%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Bronx Charter School For Excellence 5 is ranked #1591 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Bronx Charter School For Excellence 5?
265 students attend Bronx Charter School For Excellence 5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bronx Charter School For Excellence 5 students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx Charter School For Excellence 5?
Bronx Charter School For Excellence 5 has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx Charter School For Excellence 5 offer ?
Bronx Charter School For Excellence 5 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bronx Charter School For Excellence 5 part of?
Bronx Charter School For Excellence 5 is part of Bronx Charter School For Excellence 5 School District.
In what neighborhood is Bronx Charter School For Excellence 5 located?
Bronx Charter School For Excellence 5 is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
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