Urban Dove Team Charter School II

Academic proficiency data isn't included in the available dataset, which means parents won't see ELA or Math state test scores to benchmark against district averages (46% ELA, 48% Math in District 8). However, 87% of teachers report that instruction quality is strong, which is essentially on par with the district average of 88%. Without test score data, it's difficult to assess whether students are meeting grade-level expectations — this is a significant gap for families evaluating academic rigor.

The survey data tells a strong story: families and teachers alike feel trusted and connected. Parent satisfaction at 99% beats the district average of 93%, and both parent-teacher trust (95%) and parent-principal trust (96%) are exceptional. Teachers report similarly high trust in leadership (93%) and collegial support (90%). The family survey response rate of 94% indicates deep community buy-in — families are engaged and answering surveys. Teacher-reported safety data wasn't provided separately, but the broader trust indicators suggest a stable, respectful environment. With 42% of students having IEPs, this school clearly serves a population with substantial support needs, and the culture appears to support those students well.

The student body mirrors its Melrose neighborhood almost exactly: 62% Hispanic and 35% Black, compared to a community that's predominantly Hispanic and Black with very low homeownership (10%) and high poverty (38%). The diversity index of 46% reflects this primarily two-race composition. With 93.9% economic need index, virtually all students come from households facing significant financial hardship. The 42% IEP rate is notably high — roughly double what you'd see in many district schools — suggesting this school has become a landing place for students with special education needs in the neighborhood.

Melrose is one of the Bronx's highest-need neighborhoods. Median household income is just $30,236, and 38% of residents live in poverty. Only 14% of adults have a bachelor's degree. The safety score of 1.92 (out of 100 percentile-ranked) is extremely low — parents should understand this indicates significant crime density and quality-of-life concerns in the area. That said, transit access is excellent (77.78 percentile), making commutes relatively easy. The family density score of 37.93 reflects fewer families with children here than in other parts of the city, which may explain why this charter school draws from beyond the immediate area.

The area has strong transit access, which is how most families likely commute given the neighborhood's low car ownership rates. Parents should evaluate the specific commute from their home — the school draws from across the Bronx via the lottery system.