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South Bronx Charter School-International Cultures and Arts

Charter | K-5 | 380 students

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Posted June 28, 2011

This school has been my worst nightmare. Teachers complain all the time about every kid. They are trying to reach perfection and perfection only "exist in the dictionary". They lower down your kid self-esteem because they always expect more than what the child can give. I have heard from many parents about their children crying out of frustration cause they cant meet the teacher's (school) expectation. My child falls in this category as well. Also their dual language teaching (English and Spanish) backs up the kids which are not Spanish dominant.This school expect the children to perform in Spanish at the same level as in English. Overall very disappointed with this school standards :-(.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 17, 2008

My daughter started her elementary education here and they did a great job. With the grades she got from the SBCS; she was able to get in to a catholic school with a 50% discount on her tuition. I want her back in the SBCS but her mother want to keep in the catholic school. Her teacher Ms. Alfonzo was wonderful.
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Posted August 28, 2008

pretty good school. my sons teachers were very thorough and show concerned about their students
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Posted June 28, 2008

My daughter has been attending SBCICA for 3 years now and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. She has learned so much and continues to impress me daily. The teachers and staff are awesome and are very concerned about the children.
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Posted June 9, 2008

Im so greatly that my daughter has the opportunity to attend such a great school. This school has great school ethics and treats every child as individuals. My daughter learned to read at 4 and has grown into her own character. The school is truly concerned about each child and does not tolerate any misbehaviors. My daughter has nothing but good things to say about her teachers. Subject are way more vast than any public school and they even have ceramics available.I highly recommend South Bronx Classical
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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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
47%
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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%
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

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
51%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
91%
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 "A" 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
Hispanic 62% 21%
Black 38% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 8%
White N/A 51%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 0%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 11%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 13%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 13%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 47%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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577 E 139th St
Bronx, NY 10454
Phone: (718) 401-9216

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