At a Glance
A district-run secondary school serving grades 6-12 in a high-poverty Bronx neighborhood, with class sizes matching the district average
Families seeking a grade 6-12 continuation school within the neighborhood who are comfortable with limited publicly available academic data and can navigate the area's safety considerations. Best suited for families already embedded in the Soundview-Bruckner community who prioritize proximity over academic performance transparency.
- Serves grades 6-12 under one roof, providing a single-transition point for families
- Class sizes match the district average exactly at 21.9 students
- Located in a neighborhood with high residential stability (83rd percentile)
- No public academic performance data (ELA/Math proficiency) available for the current year
- No attendance or climate survey data reported — families cannot assess student engagement or school culture
- No discipline or suspension data available to evaluate behavioral environment
- Safety indicators in the surrounding neighborhood rank in the 15th percentile — below most NYC areas
- Comparison to peer schools is difficult without this school's academic rating
- Wide grade span (6-12) may mean varied program offerings across middle and high school
Based on 2024-25 data
School SummaryDistrict 12
District 12 includes several high-performing charter schools (South Bronx Classical at 96/100, Bold at 88/100) that significantly outrank typical district schools. Without its own academic data, it's unclear where ALC - Monroe Campus falls relative to these peers or to district averages. The peer list suggests this school likely sits in the lower tier of district options, though the absence of data makes this assessment uncertain.
No ELA or Math proficiency scores are publicly reported for this school in the current data year, making direct academic comparisons to district averages (44.6% ELA, 43.3% Math) difficult. The school reports an average class size of 21.9 students, essentially identical to the district average of 21.93 — suggesting class sizes are neither a significant strength nor concern relative to other district schools.
No attendance, climate survey, or discipline data is reported for this school in the current data year. District 12 averages show teacher-reported safety at 84.6% and parent satisfaction at 91.8%, but without this school's specific data, parents cannot assess how it compares on these important day-to-day dimensions. The lack of transparency around attendance and discipline trends is a gap families should factor into their evaluation.
The school serves a neighborhood where only 16.2% of households have children — notably low for an area with a 31.6% poverty rate. Educational attainment in the area is limited, with just 15.3% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher. Homeownership is very low at 13.4%, indicating a predominantly rental community. The school draws from this population, where families face economic constraints that may impact resources available for extracurricular programming.
The Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River neighborhood has significant challenges: safety scores in the 15th percentile citywide, high crime density, and elevated asthma rates (75.5 per 1,000). However, the area scores well on stability (83rd percentile) and family density (71st percentile), suggesting a community with long-term residents and families despite economic hardships. Transit access is moderate (49th percentile), and the area has average health environment scores.
With moderate transit access and relatively high family density, families likely rely on public transportation and local bus routes. The area's low homeownership rate suggests many students may live within walking distance or use the local bus network to reach the school.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Monroe Campus (ALC) a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Monroe Campus (ALC) yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 6 to 12 in Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River.
- What grades does Monroe Campus (ALC) serve?
- Monroe Campus (ALC) serves grades 6 to 12.
- Is Monroe Campus (ALC) public, charter, or private?
- Monroe Campus (ALC) is a public school in NYC Community School District 12.
- What neighborhood is Monroe Campus (ALC) in?
- Monroe Campus (ALC) is in Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River, Bronx.
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