Milton Fein School

Milton Fein delivers exceptional results compared to its district — ELA proficiency at 75.3% is a full 30 percentage points above the District 10 average of 45%, and math at 69.9% similarly crushes the 43.5% district average. The school earns a 2.9 overall score versus the district's 1.77. Looking at the trend, there's been notable volatility: ELA peaked at 68.1% in 2023, dipped to 58.8% in 2024, then surged to 75.3% in 2025 — a dramatic jump that bears watching. Math has been more consistently upward, climbing from 51.6% in 2016 to 69.9% today. Grade 5 performs strongest with 81.7% ELA and 75.4% math, suggesting strong upper-elementary instruction.

The climate data tells a story of deep trust and exceptional safety. Parents rate satisfaction at 97%, with 95% trust in teachers and 96% trust in the principal — numbers that signal genuine partnership. Teachers report 100% safety, far exceeding the district average of 87%, and the school has maintained a zero suspension rate for three consecutive years. Teacher-principal trust sits at 82% (solid but not perfect), while teacher collegial trust is strong at 93%. The attendance rate of 93.3% is slightly above district average, but the chronic absenteeism rate of 77.7% is concerning — meaning nearly 8 in 10 students miss at least 10% of the school year. This suggests the school excels at creating a positive environment when students are present, but some families face barriers to getting them there consistently.

With 423 students in grades K-5, Milton Fein reflects its neighborhood: 74% Hispanic, 9% Black, 9% White, and 6% Asian. The economic need index of 78.8% is high — nearly 8 in 10 students qualify for free or reduced lunch — yet academic outcomes rival far more affluent areas. Fourteen percent of students have IEPs, and class sizes average 22.9, matching the district average. The diversity index of 51% is moderate, with the school serving a predominantly working-class, immigrant-adjacent community.

Kingsbridge-Marble Hill sits in the northwest Bronx, a neighborhood of predominantly renters (only 17% homeownership) with a median household income of $53,729 and 28% poverty rate. The area scores poorly on safety (20.69) with elevated crime density, but excels in transit (78.93) — the area is well-served by the 1 train and multiple bus routes. Family density is moderate (51.72), and stability is high (81.61), meaning long-term residents dominate. The education orientation score of 50.57 suggests neither a strong college-prep culture nor an apathetic one — it's an average Brooklyn Heights this is not, but nor is it a desert of educational ambition. Air quality (PM2.5) is acceptable, though asthma-related ER visits run high.

Well-served by transit with the 1 train and multiple bus lines; families without cars can access the school reasonably, though the area's safety scores suggest evening events may warrant extra attention