P.S. X014 Senator John Calandra

P.S. X014 beats district averages — math proficiency at 63% is notably strong compared to the district's 48%, and ELA at 51% also exceeds the 46% district average. Grade-level data shows consistent performance across grades 3-5, with math particularly strong in third grade (71%). But the historical trend is bumpy: scores peaked in 2018 (ELA 59%, Math 55%) then dropped sharply in 2022 (ELA 43%, Math 40%), partially recovered in 2023, dipped again in 2024 (ELA 42.9%), and rebounded in 2025. This volatility suggests the school's academic trajectory isn't consistently upward — families should expect some year-to-year fluctuation.

The climate data tells a complicated story. Parents rate the school highly: 91% satisfaction, 95% trust in teachers and principal, and an impressive 97% report strong relationships — this isn't a school where families feel unheard. Teachers also show strong trust in leadership (94%) and report feeling safe (91%). However, teacher instruction quality scores lag (76% vs 88% district average), which may explain some of the academic volatility. Attendance is a real challenge: only 90% show up regularly, and a shocking 62% of students are chronically absent — across every demographic group, though Asian students fare worst at 67.5%. With just one suspension last year, discipline isn't the issue. The real question is why so many kids are missing school.

The school reflects its neighborhood's demographics: 65% Hispanic, 19% white, 9% Asian, and 5% Black, with a diversity index of 59%. About 19% of students have IEPs, and 60% come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds — slightly below the district average for economic need. The community is stable and homeowner-heavy (48% ownership, 90% stability score), with a median household income of $85,000 — above typical Bronx levels. Families here are settled, not transient, which may explain the strong parent-school relationships despite the attendance struggles.

Throgs Neck-Schuylerville is a stable, family-oriented Bronx neighborhood with single-family homes, a 48% homeownership rate, and a median home value of $581,000 — relatively affordable for NYC. The area scores very high on stability (90th percentile) but only moderate on safety (62) and low on transit (44), meaning most families will drive or walk. There's modest park space and typical Bronx family resources, though the lead exposure rate (17%) and asthma rates (76 per 1,000) suggest some environmental health considerations parents in the area are already navigating.

With low transit scores, most families walk or drive. The neighborhood is residential and relatively walkable for errands, but getting to school likely means a car for many — particularly given the limited subway access in this part of the Bronx.