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Linden Tree Elementary School vs. Bronx Charter School For Excellence

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School Overview

School
Linden Tree Elementary School
1560 Purdy St
Bronx, NY 10462
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Bronx Charter School For Excellence
1960 Benedict Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
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10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Bronx Charter School For Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Linden Tree Elementary School 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 25-29% (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 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 755 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 21:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
313 students
755 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Linden Tree Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bronx Charter School For Excellence over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Linden Tree Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bronx Charter School For Excellence.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Linden Tree Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bronx Charter School For Excellence over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Linden Tree Elementary School 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bronx Charter School For Excellence with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bronx Charter School For Excellence 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.

Test Scores

#4031 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#377 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Linden Tree Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bronx Charter School For Excellence, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
85%
(Top 10% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Linden Tree Elementary School 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bronx Charter School For Excellence who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bronx Charter School For Excellence School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Linden Tree Elementary School 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bronx Charter School For Excellence who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bronx Charter School For Excellence School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Linden Tree Elementary School 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.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Linden Tree Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bronx Charter School For Excellence by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
-
Kindergarten Students
49
90
Grade 1 Students
45
86
Grade 2 Students
51
84
Grade 3 Students
52
82
Grade 4 Students
44
82
Grade 5 Students
54
79
Grade 6 Students
-
84
Grade 7 Students
-
85
Grade 8 Students
-
83

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Linden Tree Elementary School, 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bronx Charter School For Excellence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bronx Charter School For Excellence School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
28%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Linden Tree Elementary School, 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bronx Charter School For Excellence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bronx Charter School For Excellence School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
52%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Linden Tree Elementary School, 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bronx Charter School For Excellence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bronx Charter School For Excellence School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
13%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Linden Tree Elementary School, 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bronx Charter School For Excellence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bronx Charter School For Excellence School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
4%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Linden Tree Elementary School, 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bronx Charter School For Excellence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bronx Charter School For Excellence School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
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% Two or more races
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Linden Tree Elementary School, 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bronx Charter School For Excellence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bronx Charter School For Excellence School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.64
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Linden Tree Elementary School, 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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bronx Charter School For Excellence, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bronx Charter School For Excellence School District 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
91%
81%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Linden Tree Elementary School, 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bronx Charter School For Excellence, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bronx Charter School For Excellence School District 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
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Linden Tree Elementary School, 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bronx Charter School For Excellence, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bronx Charter School For Excellence School District 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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