Bronx Green Middle School

Test scores at Bronx Green have come a long way since 2016 — ELA jumped from 22% to 43.5%, and math more than doubled from 16% to 36.3%. That's real progress, and Grade 7 students are showing what's possible with nearly 50% math proficiency. But the school still trails the district average by a meaningful margin (56.7% ELA, 55.6% math), and Grade 8 math dipped to just 22% — a red flag for students heading toward high school. The overall score of 1.6 out of 4 reflects that gap.

Here's where things get interesting: despite academic challenges, the school culture is remarkably strong. Parents report 96% satisfaction and near-universal trust in teachers and the principal. Teachers themselves give 91% marks for instruction quality and 97% for collegial trust — numbers most schools would envy. Discipline is minimal (1% suspension rate, just 5 students), and the survey response rate of 51% suggests real family engagement, not just a vocal minority. However, chronic absenteeism at 57.4% is a serious issue — more than half of students are missing significant school time, which directly impacts learning. Attendance at 89.1% trails the district average of 91.2%.

The student body mirrors the neighborhood: 61% Hispanic, 24% Black, with small Asian (4%) and White (9%) populations. Nearly 87% of students qualify for free lunch, reflecting the economic reality of Allerton. The diversity index of 59% is moderate. About 17% of students have IEPs, and the school offers ELL support — serving a population that needs more resources, not fewer.

Allerton is a dense, family-heavy Bronx neighborhood with modest incomes and low homeownership. The area scores poorly on safety (11.88) and has elevated environmental health concerns, including asthma rates that should concern parents. However, it's a stable community with strong family density (72.8 percentile) and decent transit options. There's a working-class grit here — not glamorous, but real.

The school is accessible by bus and metro, with moderate walkability typical of Bronx residential streets. Many families likely commute from nearby blocks.