P.S. 093 Albert G. Oliver

Math proficiency at P.S. 093 has climbed dramatically from just 15.2% in 2016 to 61.6% in 2025 — now significantly above the district average of 48%. That's a genuine success story in a district where many schools struggle with math growth. However, ELA proficiency sits at 27.3%, well below the district average of 46%, meaning reading instruction is an area where families should expect to supplement at home. Grade 3 shows the strongest results (90% math, 33% ELA), while grades 4 and 5 dip considerably, suggesting the upper elementary years may need additional support.

The survey data here is striking. Parents report 90% satisfaction, 94% trust in teachers, and 95% trust in the principal — numbers that exceed district averages. Teachers rate instruction quality at 94% and safety at 96%, suggesting a genuinely positive day-to-day environment. The zero suspension rate is noteworthy in a district averaging 0.63%. However, chronic absenteeism at 57% is a serious concern, particularly for female students (60.3%) and Black students (63.1%), pointing to barriers — transportation, health, housing instability — that the school alone cannot solve.

With 363 students, P.S. 093 is a small-to-medium elementary that mirrors its neighborhood's demographics: 57% Hispanic, 36% Black, with an economic need index of 79.7% (among the highest in the district). The diversity index of 52% reflects a relatively integrated student body for the Bronx. Nearly 14% of students have IEPs. PTA fundraising is modest at $8 per student, about half the district average, suggesting families have limited discretionary income for extras.

The Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River area has a family density score of 71 (very high) but scores just 15 on safety — one of the lowest in the city. Median household income is $41,359 with a 31.6% poverty rate, and only 13.4% of residents own homes. The neighborhood scores low on education orientation (28) and has elevated environmental health concerns, including asthma rates and lead exposure risks. Transit access is moderate (49). This is a working-class community where families are navigating real economic and safety pressures.

The neighborhood's walkability is shaped by its residential density and local street grid. Families in the zoned catchment can typically walk or use short bus rides, though safety concerns on surrounding streets may lead parents to accompany younger children.