P.S. 094 Kings College School

ELA proficiency sits at 25.1% and math at 22.5%, both roughly half the district averages of 45% and 43.5% respectively. The school earned an overall score of 0.95 out of 4 — well below the district average of 1.77. Looking at the longer trend, scores have been volatile: ELA ranged from 13% in 2022 to 25% in 2025, with math following a similar pattern. Grade 5 performs slightly better in ELA (28%) than grades 3 and 4, but no grade level approaches district proficiency benchmarks. This is a school where students are catching up, not leading.

The climate data tells a nuanced story. Teachers rate instruction quality at 97% — well above the district average of 91% — and 94% report feeling safe, compared to a district average of 87%. Trust metrics are strong across the board: parent-teacher trust and parent-principal trust both sit at 95%, and teacher-principal trust at 94%. However, chronic absenteeism is a serious concern at 59%, with particularly high rates among Asian students (74.4%) and minimal difference between males (57%) and females (61%). Attendance sits just under the district average at 89.9%. Discipline is a bright spot — the school has had zero suspensions in two of the past three years. Families feel heard and teachers feel supported, but getting students to school consistently remains a core challenge.

With 74% Hispanic, 13% Black, 8% Asian, and 3% White students, the school reflects the predominantly Latino and African American character of Norwood. The economic need index of 91 is very high, meaning nearly all students come from households facing significant financial challenges. Twenty-three percent of students have IEPs. The diversity index sits at 50%, moderate for the area. This is a high-need student body in a neighborhood where only 22.8% of adults hold bachelor's degrees and 4.5% own homes — families here are working-class, and the school serves as a critical neighborhood institution.

Norwood is a densely populated, family-heavy Bronx neighborhood with good transit access (73.95 score) but low education orientation (22.61). Safety scores are concerning at 8.43, and the poverty rate sits at 26.8% with a median household income of $47,299. The area has high family density (83.91), meaning lots of kids in the neighborhood, but relatively few educational resources compared to other parts of the city. There's minimal homeownership (4.5%), indicating most families rent. The neighborhood has asthma and environmental health concerns — the asthma ED rate is notably elevated at 75.5 per 1,000.

Norwood is densely populated and walkable, with decent transit connections. Many families likely walk or take public transit, though the neighborhood's safety scores suggest parents may be attentive to street-level conditions during commutes.