At a Glance
A district-run alternative school serving grades 6-12 in a high-poverty, high-density Bronx neighborhood
Families seeking a district-run alternative to charters, particularly those wanting a 6-12 campus that keeps kids in one building through high school. Best suited for families who prioritize small class sizes and a restorative discipline approach over test-score performance data, and who can navigate the neighborhood's safety considerations. Families who need strong academic benchmarking data may want to look elsewhere or ask the school directly about outcomes.
- Serves grades 6-12 under one roof — rare for a district public school
- Small class sizes (20.8 on average) matching the district average
- High parent satisfaction (94%) relative to district
- Low suspension rate (0.42%) suggesting a restorative discipline approach
- High teacher-reported instruction quality (90%)
- No test score data available — difficult to assess academic performance
- No attendance data provided — ask about chronic absenteeism
- Serves an alternative/transfer population which may include students with complex needs
- Neighborhood safety is a significant concern (very low safety score)
- Environmental health risks: elevated lead and asthma rates in the area
- No academic trend data to assess improvement or decline
- High-poverty neighborhood with limited college-educated residents may present resource challenges
Based on 2024 data
School SummaryDistrict 9
District 9's top-performing schools are dominated by charter networks (Icahn, Success Academy), making it difficult for district traditional schools to compete on state test rankings. Without test score data for ALC - M.S. 145, we can't place it on that spectrum. However, its parent satisfaction (94%) and teacher quality ratings (90%) are comparable to district averages, suggesting it's functioning within the district's typical range — not excelling, not failing.
Test scores are not publicly reported for this school, which is unusual and limits direct comparison. However, teacher-reported instruction quality (90%) is nearly on par with the district average (90.2%), suggesting classroom teaching is solid. With no academic trend data available, parents should ask the school directly about curriculum, Regents readiness for high schoolers, and how they support middle schoolers transitioning to high school-level work.
The school reports teacher-reported safety at 83%, matching the district average, though parent perception data wasn't provided. Teacher instruction quality (90%) indicates teachers feel supported in their practice. With an average class size of 20.8 students, the school offers slightly smaller groups than the district average, which can support better teacher-student relationships. The 0.42% suspension rate is low, suggesting a relatively restorative approach to discipline.
This school serves a neighborhood where only 14% of households have children, yet the area scores high on family density (77 percentile) — meaning many families with children live here despite the low overall household-with-children percentage. With 34% poverty rate and only 16% of adults holding bachelor's degrees, this is a working-class community where parents may be navigating significant logistical and economic challenges. The school likely serves students who need extra support or alternative pathways through the system.
Concourse-Concourse Village is a dense, transit-accessible Bronx neighborhood with serious safety concerns — the safety score of 2.68 is among the lowest in the city, and crime density is very high. However, the area scores well on stability (72) and family density (77), meaning many families have put down roots here despite challenges. Environmental health indicators are concerning: elevated lead rates (15.2%) and high asthma rates (75.5 per 1,000) should prompt parents to ask about the school's building conditions and air quality. Median home values are relatively affordable ($350K) compared to the rest of the city, which influences who can afford to live here.
The neighborhood has strong transit access (67 percentile), making it reachable by bus and subway. Families walking should be aware of the area's safety concerns and plan accordingly, particularly for younger students.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is M.S. 145 (ALC) a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for M.S. 145 (ALC) yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 6 to 12 in Concourse-Concourse Village.
- What grades does M.S. 145 (ALC) serve?
- M.S. 145 (ALC) serves grades 6 to 12.
- Is M.S. 145 (ALC) public, charter, or private?
- M.S. 145 (ALC) is a public school in NYC Community School District 9.
- What neighborhood is M.S. 145 (ALC) in?
- M.S. 145 (ALC) is in Concourse-Concourse Village, Bronx.
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