P.S. 170

Academic proficiency data is not available in this dataset, so direct comparison to the district's 44.8% ELA and 44.7% math averages isn't possible. What we can say: with an economic need index of 87.9% — among the highest in the district — this school serves a student population facing significant out-of-school challenges. The average class size of 20.8 matches the district average, suggesting reasonable staffing. Without test scores, parents should request recent state assessment results directly from the school to understand how students are progressing against city and district benchmarks.

The culture here is the story. Parents give the school 98% satisfaction — well above the 94% district average — and rate trust in teachers and the principal at 99%. Teachers report 100% collegial trust and 98% trust in leadership, indicating a stable, collaborative staff. Teacher-reported safety sits at 82%, slightly below the 83% district average, which is worth noting but not alarming. Most remarkably, P.S. 170 has logged zero suspensions for three consecutive years — a 0% rate compared to the district average of 0.42%. This isn't a school that's pushing kids out; it's keeping them in the classroom. Attendance data wasn't provided, but the strong relationship scores suggest families are engaged.

This is a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood school: 80% of students identify as Hispanic, mirroring the surrounding community where the population is largely working-class and Spanish-speaking likely dominant. The student body is small — just 192 students across pre-K through 3rd grade — which means every child is known. Black students make up 17%, and the school is racially diverse overall, though the diversity index of 32% reflects the neighborhood's relatively homogeneous makeup. With 87.9% economic need and 13% of students receiving special education services, this school serves families navigating significant challenges. PTA fundraising of just $2 per student (versus $4.43 district average) signals limited extra resources, but the high family survey response rate (65%) shows parents are participating.

Mount Eden-Claremont is a high-density, family-heavy Bronx neighborhood (94.6 percentile for family density) with strong transit access (83.5) but significant challenges. The median household income of $45,405 and 32.3% poverty rate mean many families are financially strained — only 4.4% own homes. Safety scores are low (0.77 on a 0-100 scale), and environmental health concerns are notable: elevated lead rates (15.2%) and very high asthma-related emergency visits (75.5 per 1,000) suggest air quality issues. The education orientation score (25.3) is among the lowest in the city, meaning this isn't a neighborhood where families are surrounded by enrichment options — the school may be the primary structured resource. That said, the family density score means lots of kids in the neighborhood, and transit access makes commuting manageable.

The area is walkable with typical Bronx urban density — families with young children likely walk or take short bus rides. Strong transit scores (83.5) mean public transportation is a viable option for working parents. Street parking may be challenging during drop-off and pickup times given the high family density.