I.S. X318 Math, Science & Technology Through Arts

Test scores place this school in the bottom tier of District 12 — ELA proficiency at 24.2% and Math at 22.9% both fall roughly 20 percentage points below district averages. However, the historical trajectory is worth examining: in 2016, only 8.7% of students were proficient in ELA and 12.5% in Math. The school has more than doubled those numbers, with Math reaching 30.1% in 2024 before settling to 22.9% in the most recent year. Grade 7 shows particular strength in Math (30.8%), suggesting some cohorts are breaking through. The overall 0.94 score out of 4 reflects the distance yet to travel, but the trend line shows this isn't a school that's standing still.

Here's where the picture gets interesting. Parent satisfaction at 98% is remarkable — nearly seven points above the district average — and trust metrics between families and staff are uniformly high (98% parent-teacher trust, 97% parent-principal trust). Teachers report solid collegial trust (88%) and decent instruction quality (84%, slightly below the 88% district average). The attendance situation is the biggest red flag: chronic absenteeism at 54.5% means more than half of students are missing significant school time. That's a structural challenge that no amount of program richness can overcome. Discipline is minimal — just 2 suspensions last year — and the trend has been fluctuating (1, 6, 2 over three years), not clearly improving. The school feels safe and trusting for families who attend, but the absenteeism rate suggests many families aren't engaging consistently.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic (72%) with significant Black enrollment (27%), reflecting the demographics of Tremont. Nearly a third of students (30%) have IEPs, and virtually all students (94.9%) come from economically disadvantaged households. The school is very small — just 162 students across grades 6-8 means tight-knit community but limited peer diversity. At 36% diversity index, there's less demographic variety than you'd find in larger schools, but the school serves the population of its neighborhood authentically.

Tremont is a high-need Bronx neighborhood with significant challenges. Median household income is just $32,208, poverty affects more than a third of residents, and only 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree. Only 7.5% of residents own homes, and just 13% of households have children — meaning this is not a particularly family-dense area despite the school serving kids. Safety scores are low (4.98/100), and environmental health indicators show concerns: elevated lead rates and high asthma emergency department visits. Transit access is decent (60th percentile), which helps families get around. There are parks and community resources in the broader area, but the neighborhood context is one of economic strain.

Families walk from nearby blocks in Tremont or use public transit — the area has moderate walkability with good bus connections, though parents from farther afield may find the commute longer.