P.S. 093 Albert G. Oliver

Math is the clear bright spot: 61.6% proficiency puts the school ahead of the district average of about 48%, and the trajectory from 15.2% in 2016 to over 60% today is one of the steepest gains in the data set. Third graders in particular are excelling, with 90% math proficiency. ELA tells a different story — 27.3% proficiency trails the district average of 46%, and the historical data shows ELA essentially treading water in the 22–28% range, even dipping to 9.3% in 2022. The overall quality score of 1.78/4 sits just below the district average of 1.88, but the math-versus-ELA split means families get a school that is arithmetic-strong and reading-catching-up.

The day-to-day feel is calm and trusting. Zero suspensions over three consecutive years is genuinely unusual and suggests consistent classroom management. Teacher-reported safety at 96% is well above the district average of 89%, and parent trust metrics are standout — 94% parent-teacher trust, 95% parent-principal trust, 91% reporting strong relationships. Teacher trust in the principal (81%) is solid but a touch lower than the family-side numbers, and teacher collegial trust at 82% suggests a staff that works well together. One nuance: the family survey response rate was only 32%, so the glowing parent numbers come from a vocal subset of households rather than the full roster.

The student body mirrors the surrounding neighborhood: 57% Hispanic and 36% Black, with small shares of Asian, White, and Native American students. The diversity index of 52% reflects two dominant racial/ethnic groups rather than a wide spread of backgrounds. With an economic need index of 79.7, the overwhelming majority of students come from low-income households, consistent with the neighborhood's 31.6% poverty rate and median income near $41,000. About 14% of students have IEPs, and PTA fundraising comes in at just $8 per student — roughly half the district average — which signals a community with limited financial bandwidth to supplement school programming.

Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River is a working-class pocket of the Bronx where about 16% of households include children, homeownership is rare at 13.4%, and only 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree. The typical home is worth around $572,000, which is striking for an area with this income profile and reflects the broader Bronx market. Families here are largely renters navigating a tight budget, and the school draws from that reality.

Most families rely on the 6 train — the Elder Av, Morrison Av-Soundview, and Whitlock Av stations are each roughly a 9–11 minute walk from the building. That's a real hike with small children, so bus or car arrangements matter for many families.