Serving 316 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Icahn Charter School 6 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 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 (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Icahn Charter School 6 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Icahn Charter School 6's student population of 316 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Icahn Charter School 6 ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Icahn Charter School 6 is 0.55, 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
#437 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
51%
30%
Black
44%
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
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Icahn Charter School 6's ranking?
Icahn Charter School 6 is ranked #437 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Icahn Charter School 6 often compared to?
Icahn Charter School 6is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 44 David C Farragut, Icahn Charter School 2, P.s. 211 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Icahn Charter School 6?
316 students attend Icahn Charter School 6.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Icahn Charter School 6 students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Icahn Charter School 6?
Icahn Charter School 6 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Icahn Charter School 6 offer ?
Icahn Charter School 6 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Icahn Charter School 6 part of?
Icahn Charter School 6 is part of Icahn Charter School 6 School District.
In what neighborhood is Icahn Charter School 6 located?
Icahn Charter School 6 is located in the Morrisania neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 40 other public schools located in Morrisania.
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