P.S. 091 Bronx

Test scores at P.S. 091 are notably below the District 10 average — 30.8% ELA proficiency versus 45% district-wide, and 28.5% Math versus 43.5%. The school has shown modest recovery from a 2022 dip (18.6% ELA, 14.6% Math) but remains significantly behind peer schools. Grade 4 performs strongest with 39.1% ELA and 44.9% Math, while Grade 3 lags at just 20.4% ELA and 19.6% Math, suggesting early intervention gaps. The 1.19 overall score on the 4-point scale falls well below the district average of 1.77.

The climate data reveals a striking contrast: parents love this school while teachers show more mixed sentiment. Family satisfaction at 97% and trust scores in the high 90s indicate strong home-school connections and responsive communication. Teachers report excellent instruction quality (96%) and collegial trust (90%), but teacher-principal trust sits at 71% and teacher-reported safety at 74% — both below district averages. Attendance is a concern with 89.4% and a 56% chronic absenteeism rate, though notably, the school has maintained zero suspensions for three consecutive years.

With 443 students in grades K-5 plus special education, P.S. 091 serves a predominantly Hispanic community (80%) that closely mirrors the neighborhood demographics. The student body is 14% Black, 3% Asian, and includes 26% students with IEPs — a higher proportion than many district schools. The diversity index of 41% reflects a relatively homogeneous population typical of this Bronx neighborhood. Families here are largely working-class, with the neighborhood showing very low homeownership (6.5%) and only 14.9% of adults holding bachelor's degrees.

P.S. 091 sits in a low-income Bronx neighborhood characterized by high poverty rates (37.3%) and strong family density (94th percentile), though only 14.1% of households have children. The area scores very low on safety (6.13) and education orientation (29.89), but high on transit access (69.73) and stability (67.43). Environmental health concerns are significant — the neighborhood has elevated lead risk (18%) and very high asthma emergency department rates (75.5 per 1,000), which parents should factor into their consideration.

The neighborhood is highly walkable with strong transit access. Families from the surrounding blocks typically walk or take short bus rides. The area's high density and transit score make car-free commutes feasible for most families.