Mount Eden Children's Academy

This school is outperforming district averages — 57.1% ELA proficiency versus 44.8% district, and 61% math versus 44.7% district — which places it well above most peer schools in District 9. The 2025 scores represent a significant rebound from a dip in 2024, suggesting the school has found its footing after pandemic-era disruptions. Performance is strongest in 3rd grade (62.1% ELA, 67.8% math) and 4th grade (55.4% ELA, 69.6% math), while 5th grade math lags at 46.8%, a pattern worth watching for students transitioning to middle school.

The survey data tells a compelling story: parents feel deeply connected — 95% satisfaction, 98% trust in teachers, 99% trust in the principal, and 100% report strong relationships. Teachers report exceptional collegial trust (98%) and instruction quality (100%), though notably, teacher-reported safety sits at 63%, well below the district average of 83% and the lowest-scoring survey metric. The school has maintained zero suspensions for three straight years, indicating a restorative or proactive approach to discipline.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic (82%) with meaningful Black representation (16%), reflecting the neighborhood demographics. The economic need index of 88.8% indicates most families face significant financial hardship, and 15% of students have IEPs. Despite modest PTA fundraising ($987.15 total, about $2 per student — below the district average), the school demonstrates strong community engagement through survey participation and trust metrics.

Mount Eden-Claremont is a high-density, family-oriented Bronx neighborhood with a poverty rate of 32.3% and very low homeownership (4.4%). Transit access is excellent (83rd percentile), making commuting manageable, but the area scores low on education orientation (25th percentile) and has notable safety concerns (crime density is high). Families here are dealing with real urban challenges — asthma rates are elevated and lead exposure is a concern — but the neighborhood also offers the resources of a connected community.

The area is highly walkable with strong transit connectivity, though families should be aware of the neighborhood's safety dynamics when planning routes. Many students likely walk or take short bus rides given the family-dense character of the area.