Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School

This school is performing noticeably above the District 9 average — ELA proficiency of 64.6% vs. the district's 44.8%, and math at 54.5% vs. 44.7%. Looking at the grade-by-grade breakdown, there's a clear pattern: middle school students (especially 7th grade at 77% ELA and 75% math) are performing strongly, while 4th grade and 8th grade show some dips, with 8th grade math dropping to just 20.9%. The long-term trend shows real growth — from 41.6% ELA in 2016 to 64.6% in 2025 — though math has been more variable, hovering in the 50-54% range recently.

The survey data reveals a striking disconnect that parents should know about: families are overwhelmingly positive — 97% satisfaction, 100% reporting strong relationships — but teachers paint a more complicated picture. Teacher instruction quality scores 79%, which is notably below both the district average (90.2%) and what teachers at peer schools report. However, teacher-principal trust is high at 95%, and safety is comparable to district averages (84% teacher-reported vs. 83% district). The strong family-school connection appears to be the backbone of this school's culture, though the instruction quality gap is something to ask about during a visit.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic (59%) and Black (36%), with very small Asian (3%) and white (1%) populations. This mirrors the Mount Eden-Claremont neighborhood, which is working-class and heavily Latino. Nearly all students (90.1%) come from economically disadvantaged households, and 20% have IEPs — meaning the school serves a population that often needs more support. Class sizes average 20.8 students, essentially on par with the district average.

Mount Eden-Claremont is a densely populated, family-oriented Bronx neighborhood with significant economic hardship — median household income is just $45,405, and the poverty rate exceeds 32%. Only 4.4% of residents own homes, meaning most families are renters. Transit access is excellent (83rd percentile), making the area commute-friendly, though safety scores are moderate. The neighborhood has a high family density (95th percentile), meaning lots of kids in the area, but lower education orientation (25th percentile), suggesting fewer college-educated households. Environmental health concerns are present, including elevated asthma rates.

The area is pedestrian-friendly with strong transit options — families can reasonably walk or take public transportation, which matters in a neighborhood where car ownership is low.