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Math is the standout here — at 52.8%, the school actually beats the district average of 44.7%, a remarkable turnaround from when math proficiency was in single digits eight years ago. Science is strong at 82%. But ELA proficiency at 28.3% trails the district average of 44.75% significantly, and Grade 8 students in particular lag (24.1% ELA). The overall quality score of 1.62/4 places it slightly below the district average of 1.79, reflecting the uneven performance across subjects and grades.

The climate data tells a striking story. Teachers give near-universal marks: 100% say instruction quality is strong, 99% trust the principal, and 90% trust colleagues. Families are also highly engaged — 97% responded to the survey, and parents report 87% satisfaction, 84% trust in teachers, and 88% trust in the principal. These numbers are solid, though slightly below district averages. The discipline record is exceptional: zero suspensions in 2023-24 after just one the prior year and six in 2021-22 — a school that has clearly shifted away from exclusionary practices.

The school mirrors its neighborhood's demographics almost exactly: 66% Hispanic and 34% Black students, compared to a neighborhood that is predominantly Hispanic with significant Black populations. With only 214 students across three grades plus special education, class sizes stay manageable at about 21 students. Nearly 29% of students have IEPs, a high proportion suggesting robust special education services. There's an ELL support program, though the program richness score of 19.3/100 indicates limited additional programming beyond core requirements.

Claremont Village in the Bronx is a high-poverty, transit-accessible neighborhood. Median household income is just $30,475, and 44% of residents live below the poverty line. Only 11% of adults have a bachelor's degree. The area scores poorly on safety (11th percentile) and education orientation (23rd percentile), though transit access is strong (75th percentile). There are some green spaces nearby, and the neighborhood has seen some investment, but families navigate real challenges around economic instability and safety concerns.

Families in this zone likely walk or take public transit — the area has good subway and bus access (75th percentile transit score) and low car ownership given only 2.7% homeownership. The school serves a geographically defined zone, and most students live within the neighborhood.