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Bronx Charter School For Excellence 3 vs. P.s. 87

Should you attend Bronx Charter School For Excellence 3 or P.s. 87? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Bronx Charter School For Excellence 3
3956 Carpenter Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
P.s. 87
1935 Bussing Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Bronx Charter School For Excellence 3 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Bronx Charter School For Excellence 3 ranks in the top 30% 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 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than 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.
Serving 297 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 87 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower 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 Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-7
K-5
Total Students
473 students
297 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bronx Charter School For Excellence 3 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 87 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bronx Charter School For Excellence 3.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 87.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bronx Charter School For Excellence 3 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 87 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bronx Charter School For Excellence 3 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bronx Charter School For Excellence 3 School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 87 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #11 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1066 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
#4134 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bronx Charter School For Excellence 3, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 87, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
83%
(Top 10% in NY)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bronx Charter School For Excellence 3 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bronx Charter School For Excellence 3 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 87 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #11 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 87 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #11 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 87 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #11 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bronx Charter School For Excellence 3 by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 87 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
56
43
Grade 1 Students
55
52
Grade 2 Students
55
57
Grade 3 Students
59
52
Grade 4 Students
72
32
Grade 5 Students
72
61
Grade 6 Students
65
-
Grade 7 Students
39
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bronx Charter School For Excellence 3, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bronx Charter School For Excellence 3 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 87, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #11 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bronx Charter School For Excellence 3, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bronx Charter School For Excellence 3 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 87, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #11 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bronx Charter School For Excellence 3, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bronx Charter School For Excellence 3 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 87, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #11 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
73%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bronx Charter School For Excellence 3, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bronx Charter School For Excellence 3 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 87, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #11 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 87, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #11 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 87, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #11 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.41
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bronx Charter School For Excellence 3, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bronx Charter School For Excellence 3 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 87, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #11 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
87%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bronx Charter School For Excellence 3, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bronx Charter School For Excellence 3 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 87, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #11 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bronx Charter School For Excellence 3, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bronx Charter School For Excellence 3 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 87, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #11 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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