KIPP Infinity Charter School

KIPP Infinity significantly outperforms the district, with ELA proficiency at 70.2% (vs. 53.9% district average) and math at 67.6% (vs. 50.7%). The school has shown a clear upward trajectory over the past decade, rising from 49.5% ELA in 2016 to 70.2% in 2025, with math climbing from 71.3% to peaks above 80% before settling at current levels. Performance varies by grade — grades 4 and 7 excel with 80%+ ELA proficiency, while grade 8 math dips to just 34.9%, a notable gap in the upper grades. The overall quality score of 2.76/4 places it well above the district average of 2.09.

Parents report extremely high trust in teachers (98%) and the principal (97%), and 93% express satisfaction — all above district averages. However, teacher-reported instruction quality (78.8%) falls below the district average of 88%, suggesting some disconnect between parent perception and teacher experience. The most significant concern: chronic absenteeism at 65.3%, with female students (69.1%) and Hispanic students (69.8%) particularly affected. Attendance rate (91%) is modestly above district average, but the high chronic absence rate indicates many students are missing substantial instructional time.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic (64%) and Black (33%), reflecting the neighborhood demographics of a high-need community with 80.8% economic need index. With 18% IEP students and class sizes averaging 18.7 (essentially matching the district average), the school serves a population with significant support needs. The diversity index of 44% indicates moderate demographic variety within the school, and at 1,841 students, it's one of the larger K-8 schools in the area.

Manhattanville-West Harlem offers excellent transit access (90.8 percentile) but faces real quality-of-life challenges. Safety scores are low (11.11 percentile), and environmental health indicators show concerns including elevated asthma rates and PM2.5 exposure. The neighborhood has low homeownership (5%), high poverty (26.5%), and a moderate education orientation (47.89 percentile). Families with children represent only 8.6% of households, suggesting this is not a heavily family-oriented area despite the presence of the school.

The neighborhood is highly walkable with strong transit access, making it accessible for families who rely on public transportation. However, parents should be aware of the safety considerations when walking to and from school.