P.S. 067 Mohegan School

P.S. 067 outperforms the District 12 averages — 52.5% ELA versus 44.6% districtwide, and 59% Math versus 43.3% — putting it above roughly half the peer schools in the district. The grade-level breakdown reveals a striking pattern: third graders score 25% ELA, fourth graders reach 53%, and fifth graders hit 79%, suggesting strong academic growth during students' years here. The school experienced a notable spike in 2023 (62.5% ELA, 73.7% Math) before moderating slightly, but overall trajectory shows genuine improvement from its 2016 baseline of 18% ELA.

The survey data paints a picture of a school where relationships are genuinely strong — 100% of families report strong relationships, and trust in both teachers and principal sits at 99%. Teachers report high collegial trust (91%) and solid safety perception (88%, above the district average). Instruction quality scores at 86%, slightly below the district average but reasonable. The most striking metric is discipline: zero suspensions for three consecutive years, a rare record in any district. However, this strong relational foundation exists alongside a concerning attendance problem — chronic absenteeism affects 54% of students, and while overall attendance (89.5%) is only slightly below district average, the chronic absenteeism rate suggests significant pockets of disengagement.

With 349 students in grades K-5 plus pre-K and special education, P.S. 067 reflects its West Farms neighborhood: 68% Hispanic, 29% Black, 1% White, and 1% Native American. The diversity index of 41% is moderate. Nearly a quarter of students (22%) have IEPs, indicating significant special education population. The school is very small relative to peer schools in the district, which can mean more personalized attention but less program variety.

West Farms is a high-poverty, transit-accessible Bronx neighborhood where families face real challenges. Median household income is just $27,829, and 46.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Only 10.8% have bachelor's degrees. The area scores poorly on safety (8th percentile) and education orientation (17th percentile), though transit access is strong (80th percentile). Health concerns are notable — elevated lead rates (15.2%) and high asthma emergency department rates (75.5 per 1,000) are environmental realities. With only 5.6% homeownership, most families rent, and the median home value of $537,178 reflects the broader NYC market rather than local buying power.

The neighborhood has moderate walkability given its dense Bronx character, though families should expect urban navigation — the area is pedestrian-friendly but parents should consider transit options, as the strong transit score (80th percentile) suggests many families commute by bus or subway.