Amber Charter School Kingsbridge
Grades K-5 · 3120 Corlear Avenue · Bronx
Veronica Almedina/Mia Thomas, Principal · 646-802-1140
About
Amber Charter School Kingsbridge is a K-5 elementary charter school in the Bronx, known for its commitment to academic excellence and character development. Founded as the first Latino-led charter school in New York State, it serves a large student body with a focus on nurturing young minds. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, with both ELA and Math proficiency rates above the citywide median. It also boasts a better-than-median regular attendance rate. Parents frequently commend the dedicated teachers, strong communication, and a supportive environment where children thrive. The curriculum includes consistent Spanish instruction for all students, alongside enrichment programs in visual arts, music, physical education, and technology, with students having access to 1:1 Chromebooks. While the school emphasizes a rigorous core academic experience, its accelerated coursework percentage is notably low. A potential concern is the school's suspension rate, which is higher than the citywide average for elementary schools.
Academics
State test proficiency rates and acceleration.
ELA proficiency
61%
Math proficiency
58%
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
Operational health
Attendance
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Chronic absenteeism
26%
Location & commute
Where the school is and how to get there.