Bronx Debate Academy

Test score data was not provided for this school, making it difficult to directly benchmark academic performance against the district average of 44.75% in ELA and 44.70% in Math. The school does not appear in state accountability datasets for the current year, which may reflect its small size or recent establishment. Families should inquire directly about curriculum pacing and how the debate-infused approach prepares students for high school readiness.

The survey results paint an unusually positive picture — parent satisfaction at 98%, parent-teacher trust at 99%, parent-principal trust at 99%, and teacher instruction quality rated 100%. Every single teacher who responded gave top marks for collegial trust and trust in leadership. However, only 5 teachers completed the survey, so these numbers reflect a very small sample. Attendance data was not provided, though the district average sits at 90.1%. Parents should ask about actual day-to-day classroom dynamics and whether the strong survey numbers translate to their child's experience.

This is a middle school serving grades 6-7 with special education programming. The Mount Eden-Claremont neighborhood has a high family density (94th percentile) but relatively low education orientation (25th percentile), suggesting many families with children but fewer formal educational resources in the area. With only 4.4% homeownership and a 32.3% poverty rate, this is a working-class neighborhood where school choice matters deeply. The school draws from this community and appears to have strong family engagement — 117 families completed the survey, a robust response rate.

Mount Eden-Claremont is a densely populated, family-heavy Bronx neighborhood with strong transit access (83rd percentile) but significant safety concerns (crime density index of 8,826, well above city averages). The area has a 15.2% elevated lead rate and high asthma rates, indicating environmental health challenges. Family density is in the 95th percentile, meaning lots of kids in the neighborhood. There are local parks and the area is well-connected by bus routes, though families may factor safety into their commute decisions.

The neighborhood is highly walkable with good transit access — families report the area is pedestrian-friendly, though parents may want to discuss commute options with older children given the safety context.