Mott Hall Community School

Test scores sit below the District 8 averages — 30.5% in ELA versus 46.2% districtwide, and 42.9% in math versus 48% — but the trajectory tells a more nuanced story. Math has climbed dramatically from just 7.5% in 2016 to 42.9% in 2025, actually exceeding the district average in recent years, while ELA peaked at 40.2% in 2023 before slipping back. Grade 8 shows the strongest ELA performance at 32.9%, while Grade 6 leads in math at 46.8%. The school earns a 1.47 overall score compared to the district's 1.88, placing it firmly in the lower tier, though the math momentum suggests instructional strategies are working in at least one subject.

This is where the story gets interesting. Teachers rate instruction quality at 99% and trust in leadership at 99% — numbers that dwarf the district averages. Parents report 96% trust in the principal and 91% satisfaction overall. Yet chronic absenteeism sits at a troubling 50.7%, meaning half of students are missing too many days to stay on track. The attendance rate of 87.9% trails the district average of 89.4%. Discipline is minimal — just 5 suspensions last year for a 2% rate — though that actually exceeds the district average of 0.63%. The data suggests a school where those who show up experience a strong environment, but getting students through the door consistently remains a struggle.

With 341 students across three grades, this is a small school — 72% Hispanic, 16% Black, 6% Asian, 6% White — mirroring the neighborhood's demographics. The economic need index of 83.7% indicates most families face significant financial challenges, higher than typical. Twenty-one percent of students have IEPs, and the school offers ELL support. PTA fundraising is minimal at $4 per student compared to a district average of $17, reflecting the economic realities of the community.

Throgs Neck-Schuylerville is a stable, family-oriented Bronx neighborhood with 48% homeownership and a median household income of $85,000. The area scores well on stability (90) but only moderately on safety (62) and education orientation (53). Transit access is limited (44), and environmental health indicators show some concerns with asthma rates and lead exposure. Families with children make up about 18% of households.

The area is walkable with decent neighborhood streets, though public transit options are limited compared to more central Bronx neighborhoods — families should expect driving or longer bus commutes.