Riverdale / Kingsbridge Academy (Middle School / High School 141)

Test scores at RKA are notably strong for the Bronx — ELA proficiency of 62.2% and Math at 60% place this school far above District 10 averages of 45% and 43.5% respectively. The historical trend shows real improvement: ELA rose from 42.6% in 2016 to 62.2% in 2025, while Math climbed from 46.6% to 60% over the same period. Science proficiency at 21.9% is considerably lower, suggesting STEM instruction may be a relative weakness compared to the strong humanities performance. The school earns a 2.44 overall score compared to the district average of 1.77.

Survey data paints a picture of a school with strong family trust and teacher confidence: 92% parent-teacher trust, 93% parent-principal trust, and 94% teacher instruction quality ratings. Teachers report high collegial trust (92%) though teacher-principal trust lags slightly at 83%. The attendance rate of 93.8% is healthy, but chronic absenteeism at 83.4% is extraordinarily high — far exceeding district norms. This disconnect suggests many enrolled students are technically present enough to count in the attendance rate but missing enough days to be flagged as chronically absent, a pattern that affects female students (84.4%) slightly more than males (82.5%). Zero suspensions indicate a restorative or non-punitive approach to discipline.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic (58%) with significant White enrollment (24%), reflecting the neighborhood's demographic makeup. Asian students represent 6%, Black students 10%, and multi-racial/Native American students 2% combined. The diversity index of 64% and economic need index of 50.5% indicate a mixed-income population that skews toward working families despite the neighborhood's affluence. Twenty percent of students have IEPs, suggesting robust special education support.

Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil is one of the Bronx's most stable and education-focused neighborhoods, with a median household income of $112,815, only 7.4% poverty rate, and 62.3% of residents holding a BA+ degree. The area scores high on stability (92.72) and education orientation (86.97), with moderate safety (64.75). Transit access is relatively low (22.99), meaning most families rely on cars or buses. Homeownership at 58.1% and median home values of $421,370 indicate a predominantly owner-occupied, economically stable community.

The neighborhood is primarily residential and walkable for local families, but relatively isolated from subway access — most students commute by bus or car, which may contribute to chronic absenteeism patterns.