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American Dream Charter Middle School

Grades: 6-8
510 East 141st Street
Bronx NY 10454
Phone: 718-585-3071

Our Insights

American Dream Charter Middle School is a charter school that serves grades 6-8. It is an independent public school open to all New York City students.

Why might this school be a good fit? It offers another option. Charter schools vary in approach and discipline and some offer longer school days and school years.

To enroll in this school, you must enter a lottery that is separate from the NYC Public Schools enrollment process. A charter school gives priority to children residing in its school district. For more information visit our Charter School page, and the school's website under "Contact & Location."

If you are a parent or staff member at this school, please tell us more about it in the Comments Section below.

School Stats

Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average

Is this school safe and well-run?

From the 2023-2024 NYC School Survey

How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
91%
78% Citywide Average
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
41%
61% Citywide Average
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
95%
85% Citywide Average
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
88%
84% Citywide Average

From the 2019-20 NY State Report Card

How many students were suspended?
0%
4% Citywide Average

From 2023 End-of-year Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism Report

How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
65%
78% Citywide Average
Years of principal experience at this school
8.0

How do students perform academically?

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
32%
47% Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
36%
51% Citywide Average

From the 2023-24 School Quality Guide

How many students graduate in 4 years?
92%
88% Citywide Average

Who does this school serve?

From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot

Enrollment
581
Asian
1%
Black
6%
Hispanic
93%
White
0%
Other
0%
Free or reduced priced lunch
100%
Students with disabilities
17%
English language learners
18%

From the 2023-24 School Quality Guide

Average daily attendance
89%
91% Citywide Average
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
41%
34% Citywide Average

How does this school serve special populations?

From 2023 End-of-year Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism Report

How many English language learners graduate in 4 years?
77%
78% Citywide Average

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
11%
15% Citywide Average


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Contact & Location

Location

Mott Haven (District 7)
Trains: 6 Line to Brook Ave
Buses: Bx17, Bx33

Contact

Principal
Melkonian Melissa

Other Details

Shared campus?
Yes
This school shares the building with PS 30
Metal detectors?
No

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