Eagle Academy for Young Men

Test scores (ELA 43.9%, Math 42.9%) sit just below the district averages of 44.8% and 44.7% respectively—a remarkable achievement given where this school started. In 2016, only 7.6% of students were proficient in ELA and 10.5% in math. By 2023, the school had reached 42.7% ELA and 36.4% math, essentially closing the gap with district peers. The 2024 scores dipped (ELA 34%, Math 22.7%) but rebounded strongly in 2025. Grade-level data shows 8th graders outperforming in ELA (69.2%) while 6th graders lead in math (50%), suggesting strong growth trajectories but uneven development across subjects and grades.

The climate data tells a nuanced story. Family trust metrics are exceptional—94% of parents trust both teachers and the principal, and 87% report satisfaction. However, only 25 families responded to the survey (6% response rate), so these numbers may not represent all families. Teacher trust in leadership is lower at 76%, and teacher-reported instruction quality (83%) falls below the district average of 90%. Attendance is slightly better than district average (91.6% vs 90.1%), but chronic absenteeism is a serious issue at 76.4%—meaning roughly three-quarters of students are missing significant school time. On a positive note, there were zero suspensions last year, suggesting either very effective behavioral support or a different approach to discipline.

The student body is 53% Black and 43% Hispanic, reflecting the demographics of Tremont, where the poverty rate is 36.2% and median household income is just $32,208. Every single student (100%) qualifies for free lunch based on the 84.6% economic need index, and 35% have IEPs. The diversity index is 48%. This is a school serving the most economically challenged families in the Bronx, and the demographics make clear that access to opportunity—not academic readiness—is the primary barrier these students face.

Tremont is a high-need Bronx neighborhood with significant challenges: only 7.5% homeownership, 15% of adults with bachelor's degrees, and a crime density index over 4,900. However, it scores well on family density (81st percentile) and transit access (60th percentile), meaning it's a connected, family-oriented community despite the economic pressures. The neighborhood is not particularly walkable given the urban environment, but public transit is accessible.

Families typically commute via public transit—Tremont has moderate transit access (60th percentile) and the area is urban, so walking is possible but not the norm for most students