Urban Concepts/Round The Clock

As a 3K and pre-K site, this school doesn't participate in state ELA or math exams — academic proficiency data isn't applicable here. The focus is on early childhood development, school readiness, and social-emotional growth rather than standardized test performance.

Teacher survey scores are exceptionally strong across all measured dimensions: 100% of responding teachers report high-quality instruction, trust in the principal, and collegial trust among staff. However, with only 7 teacher responses, these percentages reflect a very small sample and should be interpreted cautiously. The strong scores suggest a positive, collaborative environment where teachers feel supported — important for a setting serving very young children who need consistent, nurturing care. No discipline or attendance data was provided for this early childhood center.

The school draws from a neighborhood that's working-class to middle-income, with a median household income of $54,704 and a poverty rate of 25.5%. About 36% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the area is predominantly renters (only 12.6% homeownership). The population is predominantly Black/African American in this section of Harlem. Given the school's universal pre-K mandate, enrollment likely reflects the surrounding neighborhood's youngest families.

This part of Harlem sits along the #1 train corridor on Broadway, with the 145th Street station nearby — transit access is among the best in the city (96th percentile). However, the neighborhood scores very low on safety (1.53 percentile) and health environment (5.36 percentile), with elevated crime density, asthma rates, and housing code violations. The area has strong family density scores despite relatively few households with children, suggesting many young families live nearby. There are several parks and playgrounds in the vicinity, and the neighborhood has a rich cultural identity with strong community ties.

Very walkable — the school is located on 145th Street near Broadway, with easy access to the #1 subway line and multiple bus routes. Families from the surrounding blocks can easily walk, though the safety concerns in the area may factor into how parents view the commute.