One World Middle School at Edenwald

ELA proficiency at 52.2% sits below the district average of 56.7%, while math at 28.2% lags significantly behind the district's 55.6%. However, the longitudinal trend is striking: ELA has grown from 20.3% in 2016 to above 50% in 2024-25 — a fivefold increase. Math peaked at 41.9% in 2023 but dropped sharply to 28.2% in 2025, suggesting instability in math instruction or curriculum alignment. Grade-level data reveals the core issue: Grade 7 performs well (60.6% ELA, 53.4% math), while Grade 8 math crashes to just 7.8% — a red flag for eighth-grade preparation and high school placement.

The survey data paints a picture of a school where adults trust each other and families feel heard. Parent satisfaction hits 94%, with 96% trust in teachers and 97% trust in the principal. Teachers report 98% instruction quality and 97% trust in leadership — these numbers are exceptional. However, chronic absenteeism at 69.2% is a serious concern, meaning nearly seven in ten students miss too much school. Suspensions increased from 2 in 2022-23 to 8 in 2023-24, though the absolute numbers remain small. The day-to-day feel seems positive among engaged families, but chronic absenteeism suggests many families are not fully connected.

With 320 students in grades 6-8, this is a small school where most students know each other. The population is 57% Black, 37% Hispanic, 4% Native American, and 1% each Asian and white — reflecting the neighborhood's demographic composition. Twenty-four percent of students have IEPs, and the economic need index sits at 76.7%, indicating significant poverty. The diversity index of 52% shows moderate diversity within the student body. Families here are working-class and largely Black and Hispanic, consistent with the Eastchester-Edenwald-Baychester neighborhood.

The Eastchester-Edenwald-Baychester area is a stable, residential corner of the Bronx characterized by single-family homes, a strong homeownership rate of 41.8%, and long-term residents — the stability score of 88.12 reflects this. Median household income of $70,692 is middle-class for the Bronx, though 17.8% of households live in poverty. The neighborhood scores lower on safety (45) and transit (39), meaning it's car-dependent for most families and families should know the area's safety context. Environmental health indicators show elevated lead rates and high asthma-related ER visits, worth noting for families with health concerns.

This area is not particularly walkable or transit-friendly — families typically drive or rely on buses. The school is in a residential pocket, so parents should factor commute time into their decision, especially if relying on public transit.