P.S. 100 Isaac Clason

Test scores at P.S. 100 have climbed steadily from very low baselines — ELA rose from 22% in 2016 to 36% in 2025, while math jumped from 13% to 42% — yet both remain below the district averages of 46% and 48%. The 2024-25 scores show Grade 4 performing strongest in ELA (40.7%) and Grade 3 leading in math (44.6%), suggesting recent interventions may be taking hold in the younger grades. Still, with overall proficiency in the 30s and 40s, students are catching up rather than racing ahead.

This is where P.S. 100 genuinely shines. Teachers rate instruction quality at 98% — nearly ten points above the district average — and report 91% safety confidence. Parent trust metrics are extraordinary: 97% for both teachers and principal, with 100% reporting strong relationships. These aren't just numbers; they suggest a school where families feel heard and educators feel supported. The zero suspension rate (consistent for three years) points to a restorative approach. The catch: chronic absenteeism sits at 57.8%, well above district norms, indicating that getting students through the door remains a challenge.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic (68%) and Black (26%), reflecting the surrounding Soundview-Clason Point neighborhood. Nearly one-quarter of students have IEPs, and 89.4% qualify for free lunch — this is a high-need population. The diversity index sits at 48%, moderate for the area. PTA fundraising is modest at $13 per student (below the $16.64 district average), indicating limited discretionary family income rather than disengagement.

Soundview-Clason Point is a working-class Bronx neighborhood with a poverty rate of 21.8% and median household income of $64,402. Only 22.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree, and the education orientation score of just 19.92 means families here aren't surrounded by educational resources or college-bound culture. Safety scores (41.76) are below average, and just 28% of residents own homes. The area scores better on stability (73.95) and has decent transit access (46.36), making it accessible for commuters but without the enrichment infrastructure of wealthier neighborhoods.

Families walk from the surrounding zoned blocks or take short bus rides; the neighborhood is pedestrian-friendly for local residents, though some families travel from further afield.