M.S. X101 Edward R. Byrne

This school is a clear outperformer in District 8. ELA proficiency at 60.3% and math at 67.7% both far exceed the district averages of 46% and 48%, respectively. Looking at the multi-year trend, math has climbed steadily from 37% in 2016 to 67.7% in 2025 — a 30-point gain — while ELA peaked at 71% in 2022 and has since settled back to current levels. Grade 8 students particularly excel in math (77.4%), showing the school's strength in building mathematical proficiency through the middle school years. Science proficiency at 40.2% is lower but still above typical district performance.

The survey data tells a strong story: families report 90% satisfaction, and trust metrics are exceptional — 92% parent-teacher trust and 94% parent-principal trust. Teachers rate instruction quality at 90% and report solid collegial trust (83%). Discipline data is notable: zero suspensions in 2023-24, down from 4 in each of the two prior years. However, the 75.9% chronic absenteeism rate is alarming — far above typical middle school levels — suggesting significant attendance challenges that may reflect family circumstances, health factors, or other barriers the school is working to address.

Enrollment of 540 students across three grades yields an average class size of 22.6, on par with the district. The student body is 61% Hispanic, 15% White, 12% Asian, 10% Black, and 2% Native American, giving the school a diversity index of 65%. This mirrors the neighborhood demographics fairly well in a borough where Hispanic residents make up the majority. Twenty-four percent of students have IEPs, slightly above typical rates. Economic need sits at 55.5%, indicating a moderate-to-high need community.

Throgs Neck-Schuylerville is a stable, residential neighborhood in the eastern Bronx with a 90% stability score — meaning many families have lived here for years. Median household income of $85,113 and 48% homeownership suggest a working- to middle-class community. The area scores 61.69 on safety, moderate compared to citywide standards. Transit access scores lower (44%), reflecting the neighborhood's car-dependent character. There's a notable gap between the neighborhood's 26% BA+ education rate and the school's strong academic performance, suggesting the school serves families seeking more than what's available in the immediate area.

The neighborhood is primarily residential and walkable for local families, but those coming from farther afield will likely rely on driving — transit options are limited compared to more central Bronx locations.