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Rosalyn Yalow Charter School

Grades K-5 · 650 GRAND CONCOURSE · Bronx

Alec Diacou/Kim Smaw, Principal · 347-735-5480

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About

Rosalyn Yalow Charter School in the Bronx serves students in grades K-5, with plans to expand to K-8. The school is recognized for its engaging and demanding educational model, specifically designed to support economically disadvantaged students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities. Academically, students demonstrate strong performance in mathematics, with proficiency rates at the 75th percentile citywide. English Language Arts proficiency is also above the citywide median. The school employs the Singapore math method. A distinctive feature is its comprehensive approach to developing "the whole child," incorporating rich extracurricular activities such as a highly successful chess program, fencing, and various arts including violin and sculpting. Students also benefit from frequent visits to the American Museum of Natural History and opportunities to attend concerts at Carnegie Hall. The school operates with an extended day and a longer school year, utilizing a team teaching model with two adults in each classroom. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with survey results indicating overwhelmingly positive feedback on the school environment and support for students.

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Academics

State test proficiency rates and acceleration.

ELA proficiency

64%

Math proficiency

73%

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

88%100% response rate

Teacher survey · overall positive

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Where the school is and how to get there.

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Data sources

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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

Safety91%city 89%

My students are safe…outside around this school.88%
My students are safe…traveling between home and this school.84%
My students are safe…in the hallways, bathrooms, locker rooms, and cafeteria of this school.97%
My students are safe…in my class(es).100%
Conflicts are resolved fairly in my school.84%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (91%) is their average, vs 89% citywide.

Bullying prevention19%city 42%

At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate other students.19%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (19%) is their average, vs 42% citywide.

Emotional support73%city 84%

How many adults at this school…help students develop the skills they need to complete challenging coursework despite obstacles?.76%
How many adults at this school…tell their students they believe they can achieve high academic standards?.82%
How many adults at this school…teach students how to advocate for themselves?.70%
How many adults at this school…recognize disruptive behavior as social-emotional learning opportunities?.65%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (73%) is their average, vs 84% citywide.

Academic expectations91%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.88%
How many students in your classes…have to work hard to do well?.94%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (91%) is their average, vs 87% citywide.

College & career guidance79%city 90%

It’s a priority at this school that adults…provide students with guidance on the high school application process.78%
It’s a priority at this school that adults…provide families with guidance on the high school application process.80%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (79%) is their average, vs 90% citywide.

Family outreach93%city 94%

At this school…teachers understand families' challenges and concerns.94%
At this school…teachers work closely with families to meet students' needs.94%
At this school…staff regularly communicate with families about how they can help students learn.94%
At this school…school staff value families' race, ethnicity, culture, family structure, and background.97%
School staff regularly communicate with me about how I can help my child learn.90%
Teachers work closely with me to meet my child's needs.90%
My child's school communicates with me in a language that I can understand.96%
I am greeted warmly when I contact or visit the school.92%
My child's school will make me aware if there are any concerns about my child’s social or emotional well-being.

Parent–teacher trust95%city 95%

I feel respected by my child's teachers.96%
Staff at this school work hard to build trusting relationships with parents/guardians like me.93%
My child's teachers treat me as a partner in educating my child.95%

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

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Rigorous Instruction

Early Childhood Instruction87%city 92%

In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to…meet the needs of the children in my classroom. [Early childhood].80%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to…develop learning experiences grounded in the concepts of development and learning emphasized in the Prekindergarten Foundations for the Common Core (PKFCC), New York State Prekindergarten Learning Standards (NYSPLS) and/or Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF). [Early childhood].80%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to…help children engage with books and materials, or in other learning activities reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [Early childhood].100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (87%) is their average, vs 92% citywide.

In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…reading and writing experiences grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational. [ELA].88%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks. [ELA].88%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [ELA].76%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [ELA].76%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [ELA].88%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks. [Math].82%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [Math].53%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [Math].76%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [Math].82%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (79%) is their average, vs 92% citywide.

Collaborative Teachers

Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction87%city 92%

I am able to...receive support around how to incorporate students' cultural and linguistic backgrounds in my practice.82%
I am able to...modify instructional activities and materials to meet the developmental needs and learning interests of all my students.84%
I am able to...ensure instruction represents multiple perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds.94%
I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations.84%
I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple races and ethnicities.91%
I am able to...design appropriate instruction that is matched to students' need (e.g. English language learners (ELLs) or Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs) proficiency and students with disabilities).88%
I am able to...apply my knowledge of parents' various cultural backgrounds when collaborating with them regarding their child's educational progress.91%
I am able to...develop appropriate Individualized Education Programs for my students with disabilities.90%
I am able to...monitor progress on Individualized Education Program goals for my students with disabilities.91%
I am able to...distinguish linguistic/cultural differences from learning difficulties.94%
I have conversations about race and racism at my school that help me examine my own beliefs around identity.62%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (87%) is their average, vs 92% citywide.

Quality of Professional Development80%city 82%

Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...included enough time to think carefully about, try, and evaluate new ideas.82%
Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...Included opportunities to engage in inquiry-based, professional collaboration with peers and/or mentors from other schools.73%
Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...directly related to my students’ needs.85%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (80%) is their average, vs 82% citywide.

Peer Collaboration80%city 87%

At this school…the principal/school leader, teachers, and staff collaborate to make this school run effectively.76%
At this school…teachers design instructional programs (e.g. lessons, units) together.73%
At this school…teachers make a conscious effort to coordinate their teaching with instruction at other grade levels.90%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (80%) is their average, vs 87% citywide.

School Commitment76%city 83%

I usually look forward to each working day at this school.79%
I would recommend this school to parents/guardians seeking a place for their child.73%
I would recommend this school to other teachers as a place to work.76%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (76%) is their average, vs 83% citywide.

Innovation and Collective Responsibility70%city 79%

How many teachers at this school…help build a welcoming school environment in the entire school, not just their classroom?.73%
How many teachers at this school…are actively trying to improve their teaching?.70%
How many teachers at this school…take responsibility for improving the school?.64%
How many teachers at this school…are eager to try new ideas?.67%
How many teachers at this school…feel responsible that all students learn?.76%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (70%) is their average, vs 79% citywide.

Effective School Leadership

Inclusive Leadership92%city 95%

The principal/school leader at this school…puts decisions made with families into action.91%
The principal/school leader at this school…works to create a sense of community in the school.92%
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 (92%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.

Program Coherence88%city 83%

At this school…once we start a new program, we follow up to make sure that it’s working.85%
At this school…it is clear how all of the programs offered are connected to our school’s instructional vision.88%
At this school…curriculum, instruction, and learning materials are well coordinated across the different grade levels at this school.91%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (88%) is their average, vs 83% citywide.

Instructional Leadership82%city 86%

The principal/school leader at this school...makes clear to the staff their expectations for meeting instructional goals.82%
The principal/school leader at this school...understands how children learn.85%
The principal/school leader at this school...sets high standards for student learning.91%
The principal/school leader at this school...participates in instructional planning with teams of teachers.79%
The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…supports teachers in implementing what they have learned in professional development.85%
The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…carefully tracks student academic progress.91%
The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…knows what’s going on in my classes.78%
The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…provides teachers with formative feedback to improve practice.

Teacher Influence53%city 66%

At this school…the principal/school leader encourages feedback through regular meetings with families and teacher leaders.79%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...hiring new professional personnel?.36%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...planning how discretionary school funds should be used?.27%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...selecting instructional materials and/or curriculum used in classrooms?.45%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...setting standards for student behavior?.76%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (53%) is their average, vs 66% citywide.