Elementary School for Math, Science, and Technology

Test scores here are significantly below District 10 averages — 11.5% ELA proficiency versus 45% district-wide, and 18.3% math versus 43.5%. The historical trend is concerning: scores peaked in 2018-2019 at 23% ELA and have since dropped, with a particularly sharp dip in 2022 (7.7% ELA) before a partial recovery in 2023. Performance varies wildly by grade — third graders show 21.4% ELA proficiency while fourth graders show just 2.9%. The overall score of 0.6/4 places this school well below the district average of 1.77. Students here are clearly struggling to meet grade-level expectations.

The climate data tells a mixed story. On the positive side, this school has zero suspensions — a rare finding that suggests minimal severe disciplinary issues and a relatively calm campus. Teacher instruction quality scores 73.4% and parent satisfaction sits at 77.4%, both respectable though below district averages. However, chronic absenteeism is alarmingly high at 71.2%, with Black students missing 81.3% of the year at concerning rates. This suggests attendance enforcement is weak or families face significant barriers to getting kids to school consistently — a major red flag for elementary school where habits form early.

The student body is nearly 80% Hispanic and 19% Black, with zero Asian or White enrollment — reflecting the demographics of Fordham Heights. One in five students has an IEP, matching the high-need profile. With only 242 students across pre-K through 5th grade, this is a small school where relationships could theoretically be close. The diversity index of 33% is low, meaning students here won't encounter much socioeconomic or racial diversity in their classmates.

Fordham Heights is a high-poverty, high-density Bronx neighborhood where only 11.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree and median household income is just $40,304. The safety score of 0 is concerning — crime density and collision rates are elevated. Transit access is excellent (85th percentile), making the area well-connected to the rest of the city. With 93.87 family density, this is a neighborhood full of children, though only 19.9% of households have kids — suggesting many families are multigenerational. Homeownership is nearly nonexistent at 1.1%.

The area is highly walkable with strong transit options, though parents should be aware of the neighborhood's safety concerns given the low safety score.