Bronx Lab School

Test scores aren't provided in this dataset, which means parents won't see the usual proficiency comparisons — this is a gap to investigate further before enrolling. What we do know: class sizes mirror the district average at 24 students, and teacher-rated instruction quality matches the district at 92%. The school offers Humanities as its academic focus plus G&T services and world languages, suggesting some academic differentiation despite the limited data.

The survey numbers here are extraordinary. Every single parent who responded gave the school a perfect 100% satisfaction rating — that's nearly 7 points above the district average. Trust between parents and teachers (99%) and parents and the principal (100%) suggests a school where communication flows well and families feel respected. Teachers report 100% collegial trust and 99% trust in leadership, which is rare and indicates strong, stable administration. With zero suspensions and 92% teacher-rated instruction quality, the day-to-day feel appears collaborative and low-conflict. The 62% family survey response rate is solid, giving confidence these numbers represent real community sentiment.

The student body is predominantly Black (47%) and Hispanic (46%), reflecting the neighborhood's demographics in the Williamsbridge-Olinville area where about half of residents are Black or Hispanic. With a diversity index of 54%, it's fairly mixed for the Bronx. Nearly a third of students (29%) have IEPs — higher than some schools — suggesting strong special education services. Economic need is very high at 89%, meaning most families are navigating significant financial challenges. The school draws from across the Bronx via limited unscreened admissions, not just the immediate neighborhood.

Williamsbridge-Olinville in the Bronx has a mixed safety profile — crime density is elevated, and the neighborhood scores in the bottom 20th percentile for safety. That said, it scores highly on stability (85th percentile), meaning many long-term residents call this home. Transit access is moderate (41st percentile), and family density is strong (65th percentile). The area has a poverty rate of 22.5% and median home value of $518,000, placing it as a working- to middle-class Bronx neighborhood. Environmental health indicators show some concerns: elevated lead rates (15.2%) and high asthma emergency department rates (75.5 per 1,000) are worth noting for families with respiratory or lead-sensitivity concerns.

The school sits along East Gun Hill Road, a major Bronx thoroughfare with good bus service. Families from the immediate Williamsbridge-Olinville area can walk; those from further afield will likely rely on public transit or carpool.