Icahn Charter School 4

Test scores here are extraordinary — 95.5% proficiency in both ELA and Math, plus 94.7% in Science. Looking at the trend, scores dipped in 2019 (68.7% ELA) but have climbed dramatically since, hitting 97.3% ELA in 2024. The district averages are roughly 56-57%, putting this school nearly 40 percentage points above typical Bronx performance. Grade-level data shows consistent excellence across all grades, with 6th and 7th graders hitting 100% in both subjects — a remarkable achievement.

Survey data reveals an exceptionally trusting community — 100% parent satisfaction and parent-teacher trust, with 99% of teachers rating instruction quality as high. Safety is rated perfect at 100%, and 98% of teachers trust the principal. However, there's a notable tension: while overall attendance is solid at 93.8%, chronic absenteeism sits at a concerning 81.4%, meaning a large share of students miss significant school time despite the school's strong academic culture. This disconnect between reported satisfaction and attendance patterns is worth investigating for prospective families.

The student body is predominantly Black (61%) and Hispanic (31%), reflecting the surrounding Morris Park neighborhood. With an economic need index of 58.8% and 11% of students receiving special education services, this is a school serving students with real challenges outside the classroom. The diversity index of 53% indicates meaningful demographic variety, and the school achieves these results with an average class size of 23.8 students — essentially identical to the district average.

Morris Park is a stable, working-class Bronx neighborhood with a median household income around $75,600 and 11.6% poverty — modest by NYC standards but not high-need. The area scores poorly on safety (52/100 percentile) and transit (48/100), reflecting its car-friendly, residential character. Family density is low at 27%, meaning this isn't a neighborhood packed with children. Education orientation scores moderately at 57%, suggesting families here value schooling but it's not the primary neighborhood identity. The stability score is very high at 94%, indicating long-term residents.

Families typically drive or use local bus routes — the neighborhood isn't particularly walkable or transit-rich, so transportation logistics matter for this school.