Uncommon Excellence Boys Charter School NYC

With 60.1% ELA and 65.5% math proficiency, this school runs slightly above the district averages (57.6% and 57%), landing an overall score of 2.51 versus the district's 2.29. The academic trajectory shows real resilience — scores dipped sharply during the pandemic (2022 saw math drop to 40.4%) but have climbed back strongly, with math now at 65.5% and ELA at 60.1%. However, the grade-by-grade breakdown reveals a sharp split: elementary students are thriving (Grade 5 hits 86.2% ELA, Grade 4 reaches 78.4% and 91.9% in math), while middle school performance weakens considerably, particularly in Grade 8 where math dips to 36.4%.

The survey numbers tell a striking story: parents are exceptionally satisfied at 98% (versus 91% district average), and both parent-teacher and parent-principal trust scores hit 100%. Teachers rate instruction quality at 100%, though their trust in leadership is lower (89% in teacher-principal trust, 76% in collegial trust). The attendance picture is concerning — while the overall attendance rate of 88.1% nearly matches the district, chronic absenteeism sits at a troubling 51.1%, meaning half of students are missing significant school time. This cuts across demographic groups similarly (Black students at 50.8%, Hispanic at 44.4%). The extremely low family survey response rate (just 8 responses, or 2%) makes it hard to gauge broader parent sentiment beyond the satisfied majority.

With 609 students in grades K-9, this is a predominantly Black school in a neighborhood that is 70%+ Black. The student body is 80% Black, 12% Hispanic, 4% Asian, and 3% other. Nearly three-quarters of students (75.4%) face economic hardship, and 21% have IEPs — representing a population with significant support needs. Class sizes average 17.9, on par with the district. The diversity index of 40% reflects a school that, while not highly diverse by raw percentages, serves a community that mirrors its neighborhood's demographics.

Bedford-Stuyvesant is a transit-rich, family-dense neighborhood in central Brooklyn with excellent subway access (94.64 percentile for transit) and a strong sense of community stability. The area scores high on education orientation (69th percentile), reflecting many families with children prioritizing local schools. However, safety indicators are concerning (22.61 percentile), with elevated crime density and asthma rates. The median home value of $1.18 million reflects the neighborhood's increasing appeal, while the 23% poverty rate indicates ongoing economic diversity. Families will find strong community networks and convenient transit, though they should be aware of the urban safety considerations that come with any Brooklyn neighborhood.

The neighborhood's excellent transit score makes this accessible by subway from much of Brooklyn and Manhattan. Families walking or biking will encounter the typical urban environment of busy streets — the school is in a section of Bed-Stuy where foot traffic is common but parents should expect neighborhood-level safety considerations.