Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School

Strong Outcomes, Moderate Growth

Bronx · Middle · DBN: 84X482 · Charter School

Location

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Address: 800 HOME STREET, BRONX, NY 10456
Grades Served: 6070809101112
Principal: Beatriz Szmurlo/Lindsay Malanga
Phone: 718-378-0490
Neighborhood: Longwood
Council District: 16

2024-25 Metrics

Impact Score47%
Student growthnear median (50%)
Performance Score56%
Absolute outcomesabove median (49%)
Economic Need Index95%
Poverty indicatorabove median (87%)
Enrollment426
Students

Year-over-Year Change

Impact Score

2023-24

52%

-5

2024-25

47%

Performance Score

2023-24

58%

2024-25

56%

Note: Year-over-year changes may reflect cohort differences, not actual school improvement.

Additional Metrics

Student Attendance: 83%
Teacher Attendance: 89%
Principal Tenure: 5 years
Teachers 3+ Years: 95%
Instruction Rating: Good
Safety Rating: Fair
Families Rating: Good

Survey Results (% Positive)

Instruction/Learning: 78%
Safety: 61%
School Leadership: 89%
Student Support: 67%
Communication: 94%
Family Involvement: 87%
Family-School Trust: 94%

Survey results reflect responses from families, teachers, and students. Higher percentages indicate more positive responses.

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