Serving 474 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cardinal Mccloskey Community Charter 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 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cardinal Mccloskey Community Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cardinal Mccloskey Community Charter School's student population of 474 students has grown by 106% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cardinal Mccloskey Community Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cardinal Mccloskey Community Charter School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3654 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
75%
30%
Black
20%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cardinal Mccloskey Community Charter School's ranking?
Cardinal Mccloskey Community Charter School is ranked #3654 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Cardinal Mccloskey Community Charter School?
474 students attend Cardinal Mccloskey Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Cardinal Mccloskey Community Charter School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cardinal Mccloskey Community Charter School?
Cardinal Mccloskey Community Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cardinal Mccloskey Community Charter School offer ?
Cardinal Mccloskey Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cardinal Mccloskey Community Charter School part of?
Cardinal Mccloskey Community Charter School is part of Cardinal Mccloskey Community Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Cardinal Mccloskey Community Charter School located?
Cardinal Mccloskey Community Charter School is located in the Belmont neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 19 other public schools located in Belmont.
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