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Bronx Charter School for Better Learning

Charter | K-5 | 386 students

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Posted June 28, 2011

Charter Schools Do Work!! and Bronx Charter is a Hallmark what can be done when a community of educators committed to students work together . My daughter attendend BCSBL for 5 years. It was a wonderful experience. The curriculum challenged her, the teachers were supportive and caring; always pushing her to achieve more administration was supportive and very involved with the children. The school supported and encouraged personal growth, responsibilty, accountability, respect for self and others. The staffing was stable with teachers returning year after year . What a gem of a school. Bronx Charter School for better Learning is a great school. I was very fortunate and privlidged to have my child educated and nurtured in this enviornment. She is off to a great start. And I thank the faculty and staff with all my heart.
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Posted March 22, 2010

my kids went here. this is a piece of heaven for the mind. I even forgot that I had kids, because they are really on top of bussiness. before I was so concerned and after they finished here that i had to stop working for a little bit. this is unique.
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Posted November 6, 2009

Fantastic school with great staff!


Posted July 21, 2009

My son attend BCSBL for (5)yrs and I am so sad that this was his last year, the teachers and principal there are the best. My son loved being there. I only wish it went up to the (8th) grade. But I thank BCSBL for giving my son a wonderful start in life.
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Posted June 15, 2009

Wonderful school with an excellent principal. I just wish they went up to the 6th grade.
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Posted April 1, 2009

I absolutely love this school! This staff is professional. They dress the part too! My kids love it. My daughter is part of the program in ps 111 and will move to the annex next year! Can't wait.
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Posted June 23, 2008

This is a great school with a wonderful staff! The children seem to really enjoy learning.


Posted May 15, 2007

My son has been attending this school for the past 3yrs and it is the best of the best. Everything about it is organized, and well thought out by the Principal and Teachers. I always recommend it to everyone i meet.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
74%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
34%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
39%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
76%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "C" for the elementary school level.

About the tests


Progress Report Grades measure the school's contribution to student learning in three areas: School Environment, Student Performance and Student Progress. Schools can receive additional credit for achieving exemplary performance progress among high-needs students. Progress Report Grades range from A to F.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York City Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 94% 19%
Hispanic 6% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
White N/A 51%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 75%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 1%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 43%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 10%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 0%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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3740 Baychester Ave Annex
Bronx, NY 10466
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Phone: (718) 655-6660

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