South Bronx Literacy Academy
Developing on Both MetricsBronx · Elementary · DBN: 07X6420
Location
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Address: 750 CONCOURSE VILLAGE WEST, BRONX, NY 10451
Grades Served: 102030405
Principal: Bethany Poolman
Neighborhood: East Concourse-Concourse Village
Council District: 17
2024-25 Metrics
Impact Score13%
Student growthbelow median (50%)
Performance Score4%
Absolute outcomesbelow median (49%)
Economic Need Index91%
Poverty indicatornear median (87%)
Enrollment97
Students
Year-over-Year Change
Impact Score
2023-24
N/A
2024-25
13%
Performance Score
2023-24
N/A
2024-25
4%
Note: Year-over-year changes may reflect cohort differences, not actual school improvement.
Additional Metrics
Student Attendance: 90%
Teacher Attendance: 96%
Principal Tenure: 2.2 years
Teachers 3+ Years: 47%
Instruction Rating: Needs Improvement
Safety Rating: Fair
Families Rating: Excellent
Survey Results (% Positive)
Instruction/Learning: 72%
Safety: 55%
School Leadership: 80%
Student Support: 75%
Communication: 99%
Family Involvement: 97%
Family-School Trust: 99%
Survey results reflect responses from families, teachers, and students. Higher percentages indicate more positive responses.
Budget (Fair Student Funding)
| Year | Total Budget | FSF Allocation | % Funded | Gap to 100% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $4,330,653 | $1,865,591 | 100% | $0 |
| 2023-24 | $2,791,723 | $1,323,926 | 100% | $0 |
PTA Financial Summary
| Year | Beginning Balance | Income | Expenses | Ending Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
PTA income primarily reflects parent wealth, not school quality. Some schools have very active PTAs while others raise very little.
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Impact: 55%ENI: 91%
South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures and the Arts
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Impact: N/AENI: 90%
Restoration Academy
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Impact: 33%ENI: 91%
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Impact: 38%ENI: 95%
Data Limitations
- Only 2 years of Impact Score data available (2023-24, 2024-25)
- Impact Score methodology not fully disclosed by NYC DOE
- Cannot determine causation - only patterns and correlations
- No student mobility data (selection effects cannot be ruled out)
- Many schools change category year-over-year