Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Charter School NYC

Math proficiency at 62.3% exceeds the district average of 57%, while ELA at 55.6% trails the district's 57.6% by a few points. The school earns a 2.36 overall quality score, slightly above the district average of 2.29. Looking at the grade-level breakdown, seventh grade performs strongest in both subjects (ELA 60%, Math 70.5%), while sixth grade shows more struggle (ELA 41.3%, Math 61.4%). The historical trend shows math climbing from 44% in 2016 to 62.3% in 2025 — a genuine improvement — while ELA has seesawed between 39% and 56%, suggesting inconsistent instructional outcomes across cohorts.

The survey data tells a remarkable story: 98% of parents report satisfaction, 99% trust teachers, and 97% trust the principal — numbers that far exceed district averages. Teachers rate instruction quality at 92% (vs. 86% district-wide) and report strong collegial trust at 91%. However, chronic absenteeism sits at a concerning 55.9%, significantly impacting how many students actually benefit from this positive culture. Female students miss more school than males (62.9% vs. 45.7% chronic absence), and nearly 60% of Black students are chronically absent. This suggests the strong survey numbers may not be reaching all families equally — the school feels excellent to those who attend regularly, but getting students through the door consistently remains a major challenge.

The student body is predominantly Black (58%) and Hispanic (37%), reflecting the neighborhood's demographics. With 19% of students having IEPs and 75.6% economic need index, this serves a high-need population. The diversity index of 49% indicates moderate demographic variety. The neighborhood shows a paradox: while only 26.7% of households own homes (low stability score of 6.51), 40.8% of residents have bachelor's degrees or higher — suggesting an educated renting population that may value schools differently than long-term homeowners.

Bedford-Stuyvesant is a transit-rich neighborhood (94.64 percentile) with excellent subway and bus access, making commutes manageable despite relatively low car ownership. The area scores very high on family density (87.36), meaning lots of families with children are around — good for playdates and community, but also means competition for school seats is real. Safety scores are low (22.61), which parents should factor in regarding before/after-school logistics. The median home value of $1.17 million reflects the neighborhood's rapid gentrification, creating tension between longtime residents and newer arrivals. Lead exposure (19.9% elevated rate) and asthma rates (104 per 1,000) are health concerns worth noting for families with environmental sensitivities.

The neighborhood is highly walkable with excellent transit access. Families report using subways and buses regularly; the school is accessible via several routes serving the Bedford-Stuyvesant area.