P.S. 062 Inocensio Casanova

P.S. 062 has made one of the most dramatic academic comebacks in District 8 — ELA proficiency jumped from 14.1% in 2022 to 47.4% in 2025, now slightly beating the district average of 46.2%. Math improved too, from 16.3% to 43.6%, though it still trails the district average of 48%. Looking at grade-level performance, Grade 4 stands out with strong scores (60.3% ELA, 62.5% math), while Grade 5 lags significantly in math at just 26.9%. The overall school rating of 1.82 out of 4 sits just below the district average of 1.88, reflecting the uneven progress across subjects and grades.

The climate data tells a compelling story: families love this school. Parent satisfaction at 95% exceeds the district average, and trust metrics are exceptional — 96% of parents trust teachers, and the same percentage trust the principal. Teachers report outstanding instruction quality (93% vs. 88% district average) and feel safe at 91%. The discipline record is spotless with zero suspensions for three consecutive years. However, chronic absenteeism is a real concern at 59.8% — notably higher among female students (62.1%) and Black students (62.5%). The school is clearly doing something right in terms of culture, but attendance logistics or barriers deserve attention.

P.S. 062 serves 518 students in a building where 80% are Hispanic, 18% Black, and the school mirrors its neighborhood's demographics. A quarter of students have IEPs, and the economic need index of 93.4% reflects a community facing significant hardship. The diversity index of 33% is relatively low, as the school serves a tightly-defined zoned population. PTA fundraising is modest at $12 per student (below the $16.64 district average), but with 402 family survey responses, there's strong engagement.

Longwood is a predominantly residential Bronx neighborhood with deep roots in the Hispanic community. The area scores very high on transit access (93rd percentile) but low on safety (4.21 percentile) and education orientation (21st percentile). Median household income is just $36,558, and only 15% of residents have a bachelor's degree. The neighborhood has very few families with children (14.3% of households), which makes the school's zoned population particularly notable. Air quality concerns exist (elevated PM2.5 and lead rates, high asthma emergency department rates).

The school is highly accessible by public transit given the area's 93rd percentile transit score, and families in the zone walk to school. The neighborhood's low safety score means parents may prefer accompanying younger children, especially during evening hours