The Cinema School

Academic data isn't publicly reported for this school, but the program offerings suggest a balanced approach — AP Courses for college-bound students alongside robust arts programming in filmmaking, acting, and film screenings. The class size averages 21.9 students, essentially identical to the district average, so class sizes aren't a distinguishing factor either way.

The survey results tell a striking story: parents absolutely love this school (97% satisfaction, 100% trust in both teachers and principal), though the response rate was very low (5%). Teachers report strong collegial trust (84%) and solid instruction quality (86%), though teacher-principal trust sits lower at 71% — a gap worth noting. There's essentially no discipline to speak of (zero suspensions), which families concerned about punitive approaches will appreciate.

This is a heavily Hispanic-serving school (74%) with substantial Black enrollment (21%) in a neighborhood that's 31.6% poverty. A quarter of students have IEPs, which is notable for a screened school. The diversity index of 42% reflects a student body that's less demographically varied than the citywide average but typical for this Bronx neighborhood. With 86.5% economic need, this is a school serving families with significant challenges.

Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River is a working-class Bronx community with high family density but limited educational orientation (28th percentile). The neighborhood scores low on safety (15th percentile) and has elevated environmental health concerns (asthma ED rate of 75.5 per 1,000, elevated lead risk at 15.2%). Transit access is moderate (49th percentile), and median home values have climbed to $572,262 despite only 13.4% homeownership. This is a neighborhood where families are raising children despite economic constraints.

Walkability depends on where families are coming from — the school is accessible via local bus routes but not near a subway line. Families should expect bus or car commutes; the neighborhood is more car-friendly than pedestrian-friendly in this part of the Bronx.