Heketi Community Charter School

Heketi's test scores sit below the District 7 average — 37.4% in ELA and 45.8% in math compared to district averages of 51.3% and 49.0% respectively. The school earns a 1.66 overall score on the 4-point scale, below the district average of 2.01. However, the historical trend is encouraging: ELA proficiency climbed from 23.9% in 2016 to 37.4% in 2019, while math jumped from 30.9% to 45.8%. Fourth graders stand out with 71.8% math proficiency, significantly outpacing their peers in grades 3 and 5.

The attendance picture is concerning: while the overall attendance rate matches the district average at 91%, chronic absenteeism reaches a striking 67.1% — meaning nearly 7 out of 10 students miss at least 10% of the school year. This is especially high for Black students (78.7%) compared to Hispanic students (62.6%), suggesting attendance support may need to be differentiated. Parent satisfaction scores 78.4%, notably below the district average of 93.5%, indicating families may feel less heard or supported than at peer schools. Teacher-reported instruction quality is 72.2%, also below the district average of 88.4%, which could relate to the challenges of managing chronic absenteeism and its ripple effects on classroom stability.

The school serves pre-K through 5th grade with an average class size of 20.5 students, nearly identical to the district average. Located in Mott Haven-Port Morris, the student body reflects a neighborhood that is predominantly low-income (median household income just $29,110) with a high poverty rate of 40.1%. Only 12.2% of households have children, making this a neighborhood with relatively few families with school-age children. The community is largely renters (homeownership is just 6.1%), and only 12.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Mott Haven-Port Morris is one of New York City's most economically challenged neighborhoods. The median home value is surprisingly high at $819,494, but that reflects broader city pressures rather than resident wealth — most residents are renters in affordable housing. Safety scores are low (16.86 percentile), and the education orientation score of just 5.36 suggests this isn't a neighborhood where families have traditionally prioritized private school options. Transit access is moderate (48th percentile), and the neighborhood scores moderately well on stability and health environment.

Families likely walk or take public transit from within the neighborhood or nearby areas; this is a walkable urban community with moderate transit options