English Language Learners and International Support Preparatory Academy (ELLIS)

Academic test scores are not reported for this school, making it difficult to assess student achievement outcomes against the District 10 averages of 45% in ELA and 44% in Math. Without proficiency data, parents cannot easily benchmark this school's academic performance against peers or the district.

The survey picture here is complicated. Parents who responded report near-universal satisfaction (98%) and complete trust in teachers and the principal (100%). Teachers rate their own instruction quality highly (95%) and report strong collegial trust (91%). However, teacher-principal trust drops to 72% — notably lower than other trust metrics — and the school has extremely low survey participation (only 10 families and 15 teachers). Zero suspensions is a positive indicator, suggesting a supportive approach to discipline.

With just 268 students spread across grades 9-12, ELLIS is a small community. The student body is predominantly Hispanic (72%) with significant Black enrollment (20%), reflecting the Kingsbridge-Marble Hill neighborhood demographics. Only 2% of students have IEPs — far below typical rates — which may indicate the school serves a population with fewer identified special needs, or that different pathways exist for students requiring specialized services. The diversity index of 47% is moderate.

Kingsbridge-Marble Hill is a working-class Bronx neighborhood with strong transit connections (79th percentile) but significant challenges. The safety score of 21 reflects real concerns — crime density is high, and environmental health indicators show elevated asthma rates. Median household income is $53,729 with 28% poverty, and only 17% of residents own homes. The area has a stability score of 82, meaning many long-term residents, but only 14% of households have children — suggesting this may not be a family-heavy neighborhood despite the school's presence.

Families likely rely on public transit given the neighborhood's strong transit score — the area is well-served by Metro-North and bus lines. Walking is possible but may feel less safe given the low safety score.