Icahn Charter School 7

On the 2025 state tests, Icahn 7 posted 72.2% ELA proficiency and 76.8% math proficiency — both dramatically higher than the District 8 averages of 46.2% ELA and 48.0% math. Scores have generally trended upward since 2017, with a notable post-pandemic math dip to 53% in 2022 before recovering into the mid-70s and high 70s. Math is especially strong in the lower and middle grades — 84.6% in Grade 3, 85.3% in Grade 4, and 85% in Grade 6 — though it softens noticeably in Grade 8 (61.3%). ELA stays at or above 65% across every tested grade, peaking at 81.3% in Grade 8.

Families who responded to the survey report unusually high trust — 98% with teachers and 97% with the principal, plus 94% overall parent satisfaction, all above district averages. The day-to-day feel, at least as the responding families describe it, is one of strong communication and partnership with leadership. However, the data has real caveats: only 4 teachers completed the survey and just 18% of families responded, so these numbers reflect a self-selecting group rather than a full picture of school climate. Attendance at 91.1% is slightly above the district average.

The student body is 46% Black and 47% Hispanic, with Asian students at 4% and very small percentages of white and multiracial students. The diversity index of 54% reflects a fairly homogeneous community that mirrors the surrounding neighborhood. About three-quarters of students qualify on the economic need index (73.7), and 9% have IEPs — lower than typical for the district. With just 296 students spread across nine grades, the school has an intimate, almost cohort-sized feel.

Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River is a working-class neighborhood where median household income is around $41,000 and roughly 32% of households live below the poverty line. Only about 16% of households include kids, lower than the citywide norm, which means families here may find fewer built-in neighbors of the same life stage. Homeownership is low at 13% and the median home value sits around $572,000, reflecting a mostly renter population. About 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The 6 train is the main subway option, with stops at Elder Avenue (about a 9-minute walk), Morrison Av-Soundview (about 11 minutes), and Whitlock Avenue (about 11 minutes). Most families likely arrive by bus, car, or on foot from nearby blocks.