P.S. X012 Lewis and Clark School

Academic proficiency data is not available for this school, making it difficult to directly compare student outcomes against the district averages of 57% in ELA and 56% in Math. The school has not reported state test results, so families should directly contact administrators about academic programming and student achievement metrics.

This is where the school truly shines. Parent satisfaction sits at 92%, nearly matching the district average, but teacher-reported instruction quality actually exceeds the district average at 94% versus 92%. Perhaps most notably, both parent-teacher trust (95%) and teacher collegial trust (92%) are exceptionally high — a sign of a healthy working environment. Total suspensions stand at zero, dramatically below the district average of 0.49%, suggesting either very effective behavioral approaches or a very different student population. Teacher-principal trust is solid at 89%. The family survey response rate of 15% is relatively low, so these positive numbers come from a smaller subset of families.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic (59%) with significant Black enrollment (29%), reflecting the neighborhood's demographics. The diversity index of 59% is moderate. Nearly all students (99%) have IEPs — an extraordinarily high percentage that suggests this may be a specialized school serving students with disabilities, which would explain several data points including the high IEP rate alongside small class sizes of 23.8 (matching the district average). Economic need is extremely high at 95, well above typical district averages.

Westchester Square is a stable, working-class Bronx neighborhood with an older population and relatively few families with children (22%). The area scores very high on stability (81%) but low on safety (33%), meaning families should factor in neighborhood safety concerns when considering this school. Transit access is decent (67%), making the commute manageable for families without cars. The education orientation score of 54 suggests moderate community emphasis on schooling. Homeownership is low at 22%, with most residents renting, and median home values hover around $617,000.

Families typically walk or use public transit — the neighborhood has moderate walkability with decent subway access, though parents should consider the lower safety scores when planning their student's commute, particularly for after-school activities.