Bronx Charter School For Excellence vs. Icahn Charter School 2
Should you attend Bronx Charter School For Excellence or Icahn Charter School 2? 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bronx Charter School For Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Icahn Charter School 2 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 790 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bronx Charter School For Excellence 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 85% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 342 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Icahn Charter School 2 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
790 students
342 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#377 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#93 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
94%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
83%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
86
38
Grade 1 Students
90
40
Grade 2 Students
90
41
Grade 3 Students
87
38
Grade 4 Students
89
36
Grade 5 Students
88
39
Grade 6 Students
88
41
Grade 7 Students
90
35
Grade 8 Students
82
34
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
56%
15%
% Hispanic
24%
50%
% Black
18%
32%
% White
1%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.60
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%