United Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science lV

Test score data shows this school trails district averages — ELA proficiency sits below the District 27 average of 56% and math similarly falls short of the 57% district benchmark. This places students in a catch-up position rather than ahead of their peers across the district. However, the 95% teacher instruction quality rating suggests classroom teaching is strong, which may translate to progress over time even if current proficiency scores lag.

The survey data reveals a notable split in trust levels. Parents show strong trust in teachers (94%) and the principal (92%), and report high satisfaction (88%) — numbers that reflect families feel heard and supported. Teachers, however, report significantly lower trust in leadership at 68%, with collegial trust among teachers at 74%. This suggests a divide between how families experience the school versus how staff perceive administration. The 14% family survey response rate is low, meaning the positive parent numbers may not represent all families' views.

The student body is predominantly Black (74%), with Hispanic students at 17%, Asian students at 5%, and Native American students at 3%. This is a school where Black families are clearly the core community — there are no White or Multi-Racial students enrolled. The diversity index of 45% is relatively low, meaning the school is less demographically varied than many NYC public schools. With 17% of students having IEPs and an economic need index of 58.3%, the school serves a population with significant support needs.

Springfield Gardens offers a settled, residential feel with a moderate safety score (60.92) and strong health environment indicators (85.06). The median home value of $385,841 and homeownership rate of 37.3% suggest a stable community of working- and middle-class homeowners. Transit options are limited (37.16), meaning most families will rely on cars or buses. The education orientation score of 30.65 is relatively low, indicating this isn't a neighborhood where families primarily choose their address for school quality — which makes a charter option like this one potentially more appealing.

With a transit score of 37.16, the neighborhood is not highly walkable or transit-rich. Families should expect to drive or use bus service to get to school. The area is car-friendly with moderate traffic on surrounding roads.