Brilla Veritas Charter School
Strong Outcomes, Moderate GrowthBronx · K-8 · DBN: 84X586 · Charter School
Location
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Address: 600 East 156 Street, Bronx, NY 10455
Grades Served: 0K,01,02,03,04
Principal: Luanne Zurlo/Patrick Mcgowan
Phone: 917-924-0258
Neighborhood: Melrose South-Mott Haven North
Council District: 17
2024-25 Metrics
Impact Score54%
Student growthnear median (50%)
Performance Score50%
Absolute outcomesnear median (49%)
Economic Need Index93%
Poverty indicatorabove median (87%)
Enrollment574
Students
Year-over-Year Change
Impact Score
2023-24
59%
2024-25
54%
Performance Score
2023-24
53%
2024-25
50%
Note: Year-over-year changes may reflect cohort differences, not actual school improvement.
Additional Metrics
Student Attendance: 91%
Teacher Attendance: 89%
Principal Tenure: 2 years
Teachers 3+ Years: 80%
Instruction Rating: Good
Safety Rating: Excellent
Families Rating: Excellent
Survey Results (% Positive)
Instruction/Learning: 78%
Safety: 74%
School Leadership: 85%
Student Support: 77%
Communication: 96%
Family Involvement: 96%
Family-School Trust: 97%
Survey results reflect responses from families, teachers, and students. Higher percentages indicate more positive responses.
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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