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South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii vs. P.s. 48 Joseph R Drake

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School Overview

School
South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii
3458 Third Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
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10/
10
Top 1%
P.s. 48 Joseph R Drake
1290 Spofford Ave
Bronx, NY 10474
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 501 students in grades Kindergarten-8, South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
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).
Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 48 Joseph R Drake 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 11% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
501 students
459 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii 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. 48 Joseph R Drake over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 48 Joseph R Drake.
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
(21-22 School Year Data)
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 48 Joseph R Drake over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Bronx Classical Charter School III School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 48 Joseph R Drake with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 8 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

#30 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 1%)
#4205 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii, 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. 48 Joseph R Drake, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≥99%
(Top 1% in NY)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Bronx Classical Charter School III 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. 48 Joseph R Drake who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
91%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
11%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 48 Joseph R Drake who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 8 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)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 48 Joseph R Drake by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
99
Kindergarten Students
85
60
Grade 1 Students
66
71
Grade 2 Students
57
55
Grade 3 Students
61
62
Grade 4 Students
44
57
Grade 5 Students
53
54
Grade 6 Students
57
-
Grade 7 Students
45
-
Grade 8 Students
33
-
Ungraded Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the South Bronx Classical Charter School III 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 American Indian at P.s. 48 Joseph R Drake, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Bronx Classical Charter School III 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. 48 Joseph R Drake, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
41%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Bronx Classical Charter School III 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. 48 Joseph R Drake, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
54%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Bronx Classical Charter School III 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. 48 Joseph R Drake, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Bronx Classical Charter School III 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 White at P.s. 48 Joseph R Drake, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 8 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
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Bronx Classical Charter School III 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 two or more races at P.s. 48 Joseph R Drake, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.37
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Bronx Classical Charter School III 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. 48 Joseph R Drake, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 8 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%
94%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Bronx Classical Charter School III 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. 48 Joseph R Drake, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 8 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%
1%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Bronx Classical Charter School III 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. 48 Joseph R Drake, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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