Validus Preparatory Academy

Test scores weren't included in the data provided, but the school matches the district's average class size at about 21 students. The program richness score of 90/100 indicates solid course offerings including AP classes, humanities concentration, ELL support, and world languages. Without state test data, it's hard to assess year-over-year academic trajectory, but the teaching quality ratings suggest classroom instruction is strong.

The survey picture here is mixed in a way that matters. Parents give decent marks for satisfaction (83%) and trust in teachers (83%), but confidence in the principal trails at 77% — notably below the district's 94% parent satisfaction average. Teachers, meanwhile, rate instruction quality exceptionally high (96%), but their trust in leadership sits at just 50%, with collegial trust at 63%. Only 20 teachers responded to the survey, which is a small sample and makes the low leadership trust numbers more concerning. The bright spot: zero suspensions, which suggests either strong behavior management or a disciplinary approach that keeps kids in class.

This is a predominantly Hispanic and Black student body — 60% Hispanic, 39% Black — reflecting the neighborhood's demographics. With 92.5% economic need and 26% of students having IEPs, the school serves a high-need population. The diversity index of 40% is moderate. Only 10% of households in this neighborhood have children, which helps explain why family survey responses (92) were decent but not overwhelming.

Claremont Village is a neighborhood where survival comes first. The safety score of 11.49 puts it in the bottom 12th percentile citywide — crime density is high, lead exposure rates are elevated, and asthma-related emergency visits are well above average. Transit access is strong (75th percentile), which helps families get around. But the education orientation score of just 23 means this isn't a neighborhood where families are surrounded by other families prioritizing school choice. Only 2.7% of residents own homes, and just 11% have bachelor's degrees.

With strong transit scores, many families likely rely on public transportation. The neighborhood's high crime density means parents may prefer accompanying younger students or arranging carpools rather than letting kids walk alone.