Eagle Academy for Young Men

Eagle's 2025 ELA proficiency of 43.9% and math proficiency of 42.9% both land just under the district 9 averages (44.8% and 44.7%), so it's running close to neighborhood par rather than pulling ahead. The bigger story is the trajectory: ELA went from 7.6% in 2016 to 43.9% this year, and math climbed from 10.5% to 42.9% over the same span — a steep climb that hasn't been smooth every year (2022 dipped to 12% in math, and 2024 slipped back to 34% in ELA), but the long arc is clearly upward. The overall score of 1.74 out of 4 is just below the district's 1.79. Grade-level breakdowns show the eighth grade is where ELA strongest (69.2%), while math peaks in sixth grade (50%).

The day-to-day feel here leans orderly and parent-connected. Eagle reported zero suspensions this year — a notable figure in a district where the average suspension rate runs around 0.4% — and parent satisfaction sits at 87%, with parent-principal trust at 94%. That's a real vote of confidence from families. The flip side: chronic absenteeism is high at 76.4%, meaning more than three-quarters of students miss the threshold number of days — a significant concern even if attendance overall (91.6%) beats the district average of 90.1%. Teacher trust in the principal is a more modest 76%, lower than the 83% rating for instruction quality and well below the district's ~90% mark, so faculty buy-in with leadership is worth watching. The family survey response rate is a low 6%, which means parent voices in the data are limited.

Eagle's student body is 53% Black and 43% Hispanic, with very small Asian, White, and multiracial populations — a diversity index of 48% that's lower than the typical Bronx middle/high school mix. Thirty-five percent of students have IEPs, well above the citywide norm, and the economic need index of 84.6 means most students come from households experiencing significant financial strain. The neighborhood census tells a similar story: median household income around $32,208, a 36% poverty rate, and only 15% of adults with a bachelor's degree. Eagle is serving the young men of this community directly — and the demographic match between school and neighborhood appears tight.

Tremont is a working-class, family-rooted pocket of the Bronx where most adults rent (only 7.5% homeownership) and incomes cluster near the lower end of the borough range. The poverty rate is high and the share of adults with a bachelor's degree is under 15%, which means many families here are navigating economic pressure. About 13% of households include children, signaling a community that still raises kids in the neighborhood even as families face financial headwinds. Median home values sit around $442,724, reflecting a market shaped more by rental demand than owner-occupied stability.

Subway access is one of the biggest practical considerations for Eagle families. The nearest stations are Tremont Ave on the B and D lines (about an 11-minute walk), 182-183 Sts on the B and D (about 16 minutes), and 174 St on the 2 and 5 (about 16 minutes). No station is genuinely close, so most students will rely on a bus-to-subway combo, car, or a longer walk — this is not a drop-in commuter school.