Science and Technology Academy: A Mott Hall School

Math proficiency at 67.5% puts this school far ahead of the district average of 44.7% — that's a gap worth noting. ELA sits at 50.5%, also above the 44.8% district average. The historical trend is remarkable: math has more than doubled from 32.8% in 2016 to 67.5% today, and ELA climbed from 33% to roughly 50%. Grade-level data shows 7th and 8th graders outperforming 6th graders significantly, suggesting the school does a strong job building skills as students move through the grades. The overall score of 2.36 out of 4 beats the district average of 1.79.

The survey numbers here are striking: 97% of teachers rate instruction quality highly, and trust metrics between parents, teachers, and leadership all hover around 96%. That's unusually strong. Attendance sits at 90.3%, matching the district average, but chronic absenteeism is high at 63.7% — a concerning pattern that suggests some families struggle with consistent attendance even when they're satisfied with the school. Discipline is essentially zero: no suspensions in the past year, following a years-long trend of minimal out-of-school removals. The day-to-day feel appears collaborative and trusting, though the attendance picture deserves attention.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic (70%) and Black (24%), reflecting the surrounding Concourse neighborhood. Nearly all students (90.5%) come from economically needy households, and a quarter have IEPs — a higher share than many schools. Despite these challenges, the diversity index sits at 46%, and families engage at high rates: 90% of families returned surveys, and 299 parents took the time to respond. This is a school where working-class Bronx families are actively involved.

The Concourse-Concourse Village area of the Bronx is a high-density, high-need neighborhood with a 34% poverty rate and median household income around $40,000. Only 15.8% of residents have bachelor's degrees, and homeownership is just 11%. Transit access is strong (67th percentile), making commutes manageable for families spread across the borough. The safety score of 2.68 out of 100 is low — families should know this is a neighborhood where street awareness matters. Family density is high at 77th percentile, meaning lots of kids in the area, and the community has a reputation for being tight-knit despite economic pressures.

Strong transit options make this accessible by bus and subway, though the neighborhood's low safety score means families often prefer supervised commutes for younger students