Kappa III

Test scores here have been volatile — ELA climbed from 26% in 2016 to a peak of 46% in 2022, then slipped to 39% in 2025; math saw a similar swing, reaching 47% in 2024 before dropping to 35% this year. Both subjects now sit below the District 12 averages (ELA: 39% vs 45%; math: 35% vs 43%). The biggest red flag is Grade 6, where only 25% of students are meeting ELA standards and just 19% in math — significantly weaker than the older grades. Science performance at 45% is the brightest spot, though still below district norms.

The survey data tells a striking story: families adore this school (93% satisfaction, 99% parent-teacher trust), but chronic absenteeism is a massive problem at 63%, meaning nearly two-thirds of students are missing significant school time. Teachers report strong trust in leadership (95%) but slightly lower instruction quality ratings (87% vs 88% district average). Discipline is minimal — only 6 suspensions last year — but that number has crept up from 4 over three years. The low teacher survey response rate (24 responses) makes some of those numbers hard to fully trust.

This is a predominantly Hispanic (70%) and Black (26%) school serving 315 students in a neighborhood where 70% of residents are Hispanic and poverty rates exceed 36%. Nearly all students (93%) come from economically disadvantaged households, and 28% have IEPs — a higher-than-average special education population. The diversity index of 43% reflects a relatively homogeneous student body typical of the Bronx, but the school feels embedded in its community, as evidenced by the strong family survey participation (100 responses) despite a modest 39% return rate.

Tremont is a densely populated, family-oriented Bronx neighborhood with significant challenges. Median household income is just $32,000, and only 7.5% of residents own homes. The area scores very low on safety (4.98/100) and education orientation (35/100), but high on family density (81/100) and transit access (60/100). Air quality concerns exist (elevated PM2.5 and lead rates), and asthma-related emergency visits are high at 75 per 1,000 residents. Families should know this is a working-class community where schools are central anchors.

The area is accessible by transit (high transit score) and families typically walk or take public transportation. Driving is difficult given limited parking and traffic.