NYC Autism Charter School Bronx

No state ELA or math proficiency data is reported for this school, which is consistent with its entirely IEP-enrolled population. The academic story here is better told through its teachers: survey-rated teacher instruction quality sits at 94%, well above the District 12 average of 88%. That gap matters in a setting where instruction for autistic learners requires specialized training, and the high self-rated quality suggests that focus is being delivered consistently. With only one year of survey data available, no multi-year academic trend can be assessed.

This is a remarkably trust-rich small school. Parent-principal trust is 100%, parent-teacher trust is 99%, and parent satisfaction is 94% — all above district averages. Teacher collegial trust is also high at 94%, suggesting staff work well together, and teacher-reported safety (85%) edges slightly above the District 12 average of 85%. The small teacher survey sample (12 responses) is worth flagging, but the consistency of high trust scores across every dimension paints a picture of a close-knit community where families feel heard and staff feel supported by leadership.

All 32 students have IEPs, and the student body closely mirrors Morrisania: 53% Hispanic and 34% Black, with smaller Asian and White populations. The economic need index of 90.5 means nearly every student comes from a low-income household, which aligns with the neighborhood's 34.7% poverty rate. This is a school rooted in its surrounding community rather than one that draws families from across the city for a particular curriculum track.

Morrisania is a working-class South Bronx neighborhood where most residents rent (only 8.9% own their homes), median household income is around $33,000, and over a third of residents live below the poverty line. Just 11.5% of households have children, and only 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — the area skews younger and more working-class than the city as a whole. Families sending kids to this school are navigating real economic pressure, and the school's high parent-engagement numbers suggest they're doing it with a strong network of support behind them.

Three 2/5 train stations serve the area — Intervale Av, Simpson St, and Freeman St — but each is roughly a 9-10 minute walk from the school. Many families likely arrive by bus, car service, or on foot from nearby blocks rather than via the subway.