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Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem

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Grades K-8 · 691 St Nicholas Avenue · Manhattan

Dan Mccormick, Principal · 646-701-7117

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About

Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem is a highly-regarded elementary charter school serving grades K-5, known for its strong academic performance and inclusive community. The school's mission is to provide a rigorous program that cultivates the intellectual, social, and emotional development of each child, notably serving high-functioning children on the autism spectrum alongside their neighborhood peers. This commitment is reflected in a significantly higher percentage of students with IEPs compared to the citywide average. Students demonstrate strong academic outcomes, with ELA proficiency well above the citywide median and math proficiency exceeding the 75th percentile across NYC schools. The rate of accelerated coursework also stands above the citywide median. Parent sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with survey results showing exceptionally high satisfaction regarding the school environment and support provided. Parents frequently praise the emotional support and how well students are prepared academically. The school has received high ratings and rankings among charter elementary schools in New York.

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Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem Official Data · 2023-2024
Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem in New York, NY - Homes.com · 2023

Academics

State test proficiency rates and acceleration.

ELA proficiency

62%

Math proficiency

74%

Proficiency rates are from the Grade 3–8 NYS state test (school-level).

Attendance rate

Community & climate

Demographics, attendance, school survey results, and DOE quality ratings.

Quality signals

FacultyExcellentAI-estimated

Parent survey · overall positive

87%100% response rate

Teacher survey · overall positive

66%

Location & commute

Where the school is and how to get there.

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Data sources

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1.MySchools / NYC DOE: Program descriptions, course, club, and arts offerings.
3.NYC DOE School Survey: Parent, teacher, and student survey results.
4.NYC DOE Demographic Snapshot: Enrollment and demographic breakdowns.

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Survey topics

Safety60%city 83%

Conflicts are resolved fairly in my school.60%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (60%) is their average, vs 83% citywide.

Bullying prevention50%city 42%

At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate other students.50%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (50%) is their average, vs 42% citywide.

Emotional support60%city 84%

How many adults at this school…help students develop the skills they need to complete challenging coursework despite obstacles?.60%
How many adults at this school…tell their students they believe they can achieve high academic standards?.80%
How many adults at this school…teach students how to advocate for themselves?.60%
How many adults at this school…recognize disruptive behavior as social-emotional learning opportunities?.40%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (60%) is their average, vs 84% citywide.

Academic expectations72%city 87%

In this school, the staff believes that all students can learn, including English language learners (ELLs), Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs), and students with disabilities.83%
How many students in your classes…have to work hard to do well?.60%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (72%) is their average, vs 87% citywide.

Family outreach91%city 94%

At this school…teachers understand families' challenges and concerns.100%
At this school…teachers work closely with families to meet students' needs.83%
At this school…staff regularly communicate with families about how they can help students learn.83%
At this school…school staff value families' race, ethnicity, culture, family structure, and background.100%
School staff regularly communicate with me about how I can help my child learn.85%
Teachers work closely with me to meet my child's needs.88%
My child's school communicates with me in a language that I can understand.97%
I am greeted warmly when I contact or visit the school.95%
My child's school will make me aware if there are any concerns about my child’s social or emotional well-being.

Parent–teacher trust93%city 95%

I feel respected by my child's teachers.97%
Staff at this school work hard to build trusting relationships with parents/guardians like me.90%
My child's teachers treat me as a partner in educating my child.92%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (93%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.

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Rigorous Instruction

Quality of Student Discussion68%city 67%

How many students in your classes…build on each other’s ideas during class discussions?.80%
How many students in your classes…use data or text references to support their ideas?.40%
How many students in your classes…show that they respect each other’s ideas?.100%
How many students in your classes…provide constructive feedback to their peers/teachers?.40%
How many students in your classes…participate in class discussions at some point?.80%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (68%) is their average, vs 67% citywide.

Collaborative Teachers

Effective School Leadership

Inclusive Leadership94%city 95%

The principal/school leader at this school…puts decisions made with families into action.93%
The principal/school leader at this school…works to create a sense of community in the school.95%
The principal/school leader at this school…ensures families are comfortable communicating with the school.94%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (94%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.

Instructional Leadership61%city 86%

The principal/school leader at this school...makes clear to the staff their expectations for meeting instructional goals.100%
The principal/school leader at this school...understands how children learn.83%
The principal/school leader at this school...sets high standards for student learning.100%
The principal/school leader at this school...participates in instructional planning with teams of teachers.33%
The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…supports teachers in implementing what they have learned in professional development.67%
The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…carefully tracks student academic progress.67%
The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…knows what’s going on in my classes.33%
The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…provides teachers with formative feedback to improve practice.50%
How many adults at this school…have access to school-based supports to assist in behavioral/emotional escalations?.20%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (61%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.

Program Coherence39%city 83%

At this school…once we start a new program, we follow up to make sure that it’s working.33%
At this school…it is clear how all of the programs offered are connected to our school’s instructional vision.33%
At this school…curriculum, instruction, and learning materials are well coordinated across the different grade levels at this school.50%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (39%) is their average, vs 83% citywide.

Teacher Influence30%city 66%

At this school…the principal/school leader encourages feedback through regular meetings with families and teacher leaders.83%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...hiring new professional personnel?.17%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...planning how discretionary school funds should be used?.0%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...selecting instructional materials and/or curriculum used in classrooms?.17%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...setting standards for student behavior?.33%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (30%) is their average, vs 66% citywide.