Serving 440 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bronx Charter School For Better Learning Ii ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bronx Charter School For Better Learning Ii's student population of 440 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bronx Charter School For Better Learning Ii ranks within the bottom 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 Better Learning Ii is 0.30, 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
#2772 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
13%
30%
Black
83%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bronx Charter School For Better Learning Ii's ranking?
Bronx Charter School For Better Learning Ii is ranked #2772 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Bronx Charter School For Better Learning Ii?
440 students attend Bronx Charter School For Better Learning Ii.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Bronx Charter School For Better Learning Ii students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx Charter School For Better Learning Ii?
Bronx Charter School For Better Learning Ii has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx Charter School For Better Learning Ii offer ?
Bronx Charter School For Better Learning Ii offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bronx Charter School For Better Learning Ii part of?
Bronx Charter School For Better Learning Ii is part of Bronx Charter School For Better Learning II School District.
In what neighborhood is Bronx Charter School For Better Learning Ii located?
Bronx Charter School For Better Learning Ii is located in the Pelham Gardens neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Pelham Gardens.
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