At a Glance
A high-performing Bronx charter where trust runs high even as attendance stays a stubborn problem
Best suited for
Families in the South Bronx who want a K-6 charter with strong academics, especially in math, and who value being part of a school community where parents report real trust in the principal — and who are prepared to actively push attendance.
Overall Rating
Rating = average of NY State ELA + math proficiency, grades 3–8
Bands are Motley's thresholds on a 0–100 scale, not New York State performance levels.
How this is scored→What stands out
- Math proficiency at 73.1% — roughly 24 points above the District 7 average
- Parent-principal trust at 97% with a 43% family survey response rate, unusually strong engagement
- Teacher-reported safety at 91%, well above the district average of 80.5%
- Strong rebound in 2025 ELA scores, jumping nearly 27 points year-over-year
- Grade 4 results that rival top citywide charters
Things to consider
- Chronic absenteeism sits at 51.4% — more than half of students miss 18+ days a year, which is the most significant operational concern
- Attendance rate of 88.2% trails the district average of 91.1%
- Diversity index of 43% and a student body composed almost entirely of Black and Hispanic students — less cross-cultural exposure than more mixed schools
- Grade 3 ELA proficiency at 48.6% lags behind the school's overall strength
- Charter lottery admission means there is no guarantee of a seat
Based on 2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 7
District 7's charter sector is unusually competitive, with peer schools like South Bronx Classical Charter II (96/100) and Success Academy Bronx 1 (93/100) posting top-tier results. Rosalyn Yalow holds its own in that mix — not at the very top of the peer group, but clearly above the district average and competitive with charters families actively seek out.
Academics
Both ELA (64.4%) and math (73.1%) proficiency land well above District 7 averages of roughly 51% and 49%, and the overall score of 2.75/4 tops the district average of about 2.0. The 2025 numbers represent a strong rebound — math returned to its pre-pandemic peak of around 73%, and ELA jumped nearly 27 points from last year's 37.6%. Grade 4 is the clear standout, with 78.9% ELA proficiency and 89.5% math proficiency, while Grade 3 trails meaningfully (48.6% ELA, 66.7% math), suggesting the early elementary years are where the school has more ground to cover.
Culture
The school climate is where this profile really shines. Parent satisfaction (95%), parent-teacher trust (97%), and parent-principal trust (97%) all sit at or above district averages, with a family survey response rate of 43% — strong for a charter serving a high-poverty community. Teachers rate instruction quality at 94% (vs. 88% district average) and feel safe at 91%, well above the district's 80.5%. Teacher-principal trust at 89% is healthy, though collegial trust at 81% lags a bit, suggesting teachers are aligned with leadership but not always with one another.
Community
The student body is 56% Hispanic and 41% Black, with 1% Asian and no White or multiracial students — a body that closely mirrors the surrounding neighborhood. The economic need index of 92.3 indicates a predominantly low-income population, and 16% of students have IEPs. The 43% family survey response rate is unusually strong for a school of this profile, suggesting families are engaged enough to make their voices heard.
Neighborhood
Concourse-Concourse Village is a dense, working-class stretch of the South Bronx where the median household income is about $40,255 and roughly a third of residents live below the poverty line. Only 13.7% of households have children and homeownership sits at 11.1%, so most families rent and many neighbors are adults without kids. Just 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, and the median home value is around $350,000.
Two subway stations are essentially at the school's doorstep: 149 St-Grand Concourse on the 2 and 5 lines is about a 3-minute walk, and the 4 line stop there is about 4 minutes. Yankee Stadium on the B and D is a longer 11-minute walk if needed.
Enrollment & applying
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Academic Performance
ELA Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State ELA exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Math Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State Math exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Historical Trends
The dashed line marks 2023, when New York changed its grades 3–8 state tests. Scores before and after it aren’t directly comparable.
2020–2021 data unavailable due to COVID-19
Source: NYC DOE School Quality Reports
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 167 families responded (43% rate)
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Economic Need & Special Populations
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Rosalyn Yalow Charter School a good school?
- On Motley, Rosalyn Yalow Charter School earns an overall rating of 69/100 — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. Its state test results run above the District 7 average.
- What grades does Rosalyn Yalow Charter School serve?
- Rosalyn Yalow Charter School serves grades K to 6.
- How do students get into Rosalyn Yalow Charter School?
- Rosalyn Yalow Charter School is a charter school — it admits through a free public lottery, with no test or attendance zone.
- Is Rosalyn Yalow Charter School public, charter, or private?
- Rosalyn Yalow Charter School is a public charter school in NYC Community School District 7.
- What neighborhood is Rosalyn Yalow Charter School in?
- Rosalyn Yalow Charter School is in Concourse-Concourse Village, Bronx.