Atmosphere Academy Public Charter School

Atmosphere Academy consistently outperforms District 10 averages — ELA proficiency of 60.6% versus the district average of 45%, and math at 49.7% versus 43.5%. The overall score of 2.21/4 sits well above the district average of 1.77. What stands out most is the long-term trajectory: in 2016, only 9.3% of students were ELA-proficient; today it's over 60%. Math growth has been similarly dramatic, jumping from 8.5% to nearly 50% over the same period. Grade-level data shows consistent strength in middle school, with 6th and 7th graders posting math proficiency above 59%.

The survey data tells a striking story: families are deeply satisfied and trusting of the school — 96% parent satisfaction, 97% parent-teacher trust, and 97% parent-principal trust, all above district averages. Teachers report strong instruction quality at 94% and collegial trust at 84%, though teacher-principal trust sits lower at 82%. The attendance rate of 93.4% beats the district average, but chronic absenteeism is a serious concern at 78.1% — among the highest in the city. This suggests that while families who are engaged feel very positive, getting students to show up consistently is a systemic challenge.

With 76% Hispanic and 20% Black students, Atmosphere Academy reflects the demographics of its surrounding Marble Hill neighborhood, which has a 27.7% poverty rate and median household income around $54,000. The economic need index of 80 is notably high, and 21% of students have IEPs. Class sizes average 22.9 students, identical to the district average. This is a school serving a working-class, immigrant-heavy community — the kind of population that often gets overlooked but here is achieving at rates that beat more affluent peers.

Kingsbridge-Marble Hill is a densely populated Bronx neighborhood near the Hudson River, with strong transit connectivity (score of 78.93) making it accessible by subway and bus. The area scores low on safety (20.69) and has relatively few families with children (13.7% of households), which is worth noting for families evaluating the community fit. The neighborhood has a 30.5% college-educated population and 17% homeownership — this is a working-class area where most residents rent. There's decent access to parks and the riverfront, though safety concerns are real.

The area is walkable and well-served by public transit, with good subway and bus connections. Families report it's manageable for middle and high school students commuting on their own.