KIPP Bronx Charter School II

KIPP Bronx Charter School II consistently outperforms District 10 averages — ELA at 57.4% versus the district mean of 45%, and math at 60.1% versus 43.5%. Looking at the four-year trend, math has climbed steadily from 43.7% in 2022 to 60.1% in 2025, while ELA rebounded strongly from a dip to 45.6% in 2024 back to 57.4% — suggesting the school identified and addressed a learning gap. However, grade-level performance reveals a divide: elementary students (especially 3rd grade at 71.7% ELA and 86.3% math) show strong mastery, while middle school — particularly 8th grade math at just 39% — lags significantly. This pattern is worth watching for families with older children.

Families report strong relationships with school leadership — parent-principal trust sits at 91% and parent-teacher trust at 89%, with overall parent satisfaction at 89% (slightly below the district average of 94%, though that district average includes traditional zoned schools). The attendance rate of 92.4% edges out the district average of 90.8%, which is a win. But here's the catch: chronic absenteeism is staggeringly high at 74.1%, affecting males (74.5%) and females (73.8%) nearly equally, and hovering around 73-75% across Black and Hispanic student groups. This isn't a discipline problem — it's a structural attendance challenge that the school shares with many high-need neighborhoods. The family survey response rate of just 3% (30 responses from 153 families) means we're hearing from a very small slice of parents, so take the satisfaction data with a grain of salt.

This is a nearly all-Black and Hispanic student body — 48% Black, 48% Hispanic, with tiny Asian and White populations (1% each) and 2% Native American. The school reflects its Bedford Park neighborhood, which has a poverty rate of 25.6% and where just 17.5% of adults hold bachelor's degrees. With an economic need index of 81 (very high) and 20% of students receiving IEP services, this school serves a population that faces significant out-of-school challenges. The diversity index of 48% is moderate, though the student body is essentially binary in racial composition. The small enrollment of 153 students across nine grade levels means class sizes average 22.9 — essentially identical to the district average.

Bedford Park is a family-dense neighborhood (80th percentile for family density) with strong stability (76%) and excellent transit access (75%), making it practical for working parents. However, education orientation is low (33%), reflecting a community where college-degree attainment is rare (only 17.5% of adults have BA+). Homeownership is exceptionally low at 7%, meaning most families rent — consistent with the charter school's population. The neighborhood scores poorly on safety (9/100) and has elevated environmental concerns (lead elevated rate of 15.2% and asthma emergency department rate of 75.5 per 1,000). These are real quality-of-life factors families should factor into their decision.

Bedford Park is highly walkable with strong transit access — families without cars can navigate the neighborhood easily. Jerome Avenue is a major Bronx corridor.