Bronx Academy for Multi-Media

This school's math performance (66.4%) now beats the district average (48%) by a meaningful margin — a striking reversal from 2016 when just 4.3% of students were proficient. ELA at 39% trails the district average (46%), though it's up from 6.3% in 2016. Grade 6 stands out with 74.1% math proficiency, while Grade 7 leads in ELA at 44.2%. The overall score of 2.11/4 is above the district average of 1.88, placing this school in the middle tier academically but trending upward.

The survey data tells a striking story: 98% parent satisfaction, 98% parent-teacher trust, and 99% teacher-principal trust. Teacher instruction quality scores 98%, far above the district average of 88%. However, there are tensions beneath the trust numbers. Chronic absenteeism sits at 63.2% — meaning nearly two-thirds of students are missing significant school time. The suspension rate of 4% is notably higher than the district average of 0.6%, and suspensions have doubled over three years (from 2 to 8). This suggests a school where relationships are strong but attendance and behavior remain stubborn challenges.

With 263 students in grades 6-8, this is a small school where 80% of students are Hispanic and 19% are Black. A third of students (35%) have IEPs — notably higher than many peers. The diversity index of 30% is low, reflecting a relatively homogeneous student body drawn from a neighborhood that's predominantly low-income and working-class. Class sizes average 22.6, essentially matching the district average.

Hunts Point is one of the Bronx's most economically challenged neighborhoods, with a median household income of just $38,841 and a 30.2% poverty rate. Only 9.5% of residents own homes, and just 13% have bachelor's degrees. The safety score of 37.55 (out of 100) is notably low, reflecting real concerns families have about the area. Transit access is limited (score 23.37), and family density is low (23.37), meaning this isn't a neighborhood where you'll see many families with kids walking around. However, 13.4% of households have children, and the stability score of 70.11 suggests long-term residents.

Families arrive primarily by bus or car — the neighborhood's low transit score (23.37) and limited walkability mean most students don't walk to school. Parents should plan for transportation logistics.