P.S. 006 West Farms

Test scores at P.S. 006 are below the District 12 averages (34.8% vs 44.6% in ELA; 32.1% vs 43.3% in Math), placing the school in the lowest tier of district performance. However, looking at the eight-year trend shows real growth: ELA climbed from 14.9% in 2016 to 34.8% in 2025, and Math improved from 18.6% to 32.1% over the same period, though with notable dips along the way. The score by grade shows Grade 5 outperforming younger grades (40% ELA), suggesting older students may be benefiting from interventions or retention efforts. The overall quality review score of 1.34 out of 4 indicates the school is still working toward established standards.

The survey data tells a nuanced story. Parents feel deeply connected: 94% satisfaction, 98% parent-teacher trust, and 95% trust in the principal are all strong. Teachers report 89% instruction quality and 86% safety — both slightly above district averages. But there's a tension: despite these positive relational metrics, chronic absenteeism sits at a staggering 47.8%, nearly half the student body missing significant school time. The school has achieved zero suspensions for the past two years, down from one each in the prior two years — a meaningful shift toward restorative practices. Teacher trust in leadership (85%) and collegial trust (82%) are solid but not as robust as parent trust, suggesting staff may feel the weight of the attendance challenge.

The student body is 77% Hispanic and 22% Black, with zero Asian, White, or Multi-Racial students enrolled — reflecting the neighborhood's demographics but also indicating a school with limited diversity. Twenty-one percent of students have IEPs, slightly above typical. Total enrollment is 467 across grades PK-5, with an average class size of 21.9 students. The school serves a predominantly low-income community, and the PTA's impressive $281,919 fundraising effort ($604 per student) suggests active family engagement despite economic constraints.

West Farms is a high-poverty, high-density Bronx neighborhood with significant challenges. Median household income is just $27,829, 46.5% of residents live in poverty, and only 10.8% have a bachelor's degree. The area scores very low on safety (8.05 out of 100) and education orientation (17.24), though transit access is strong (79.69). Environmental health concerns are notable — childhood asthma emergency department visits are extremely high (75.5 per 1,000), and 15.2% of homes have elevated lead risks. However, the neighborhood has moderate family density (45.59) and stability (63.98), suggesting a community where long-term residents have put down roots despite economic hardship.

The neighborhood is densely populated and transit-connected, so many families walk or take public transportation. The area's low safety score means younger children benefit from accompanying adults.