Women's Academy of Excellence

Test score data was not available for this school, so a direct academic performance comparison isn't possible. However, the school offers AP courses alongside STEM and ELL support, indicating a college-preparatory trajectory. Class sizes average 22.6 students, essentially matching the district average of 22.5, so there's no size advantage or disadvantage here.

This is where the school really stands out. Parent satisfaction hits 94%, exceeding the district average of 93%, but the trust numbers are even more striking: 95% of parents trust the teachers and 96% trust the principal. Teacher-reported instruction quality averages 95%, well above the district average of 88%. Perhaps most remarkably, total suspensions sit at zero — the district average is 0.63%, and this school has achieved a clean discipline record. However, teacher-to-teacher and teacher-to-principal trust lag behind parent trust (76-77%), suggesting some internal dynamics that may not be visible to families. Attendance averages 89.4%, matching the district exactly.

With 195 students, this is a small school where most families likely know each other. The student body is predominantly Hispanic (40%) and Black (30%), with equal Asian and White representation at 12% each. The diversity index of 78% is high, and with 21% of students having IEPs, there's a meaningful special education presence. Nearly all students (92.7%) come from economically disadvantaged households, reflecting the neighborhood's high poverty rate of 21.8%. This is a school serving students who face significant barriers to success.

Soundview-Clason Point in the Bronx has a median household income of $64,402 with 21.8% of residents living below the poverty line. Only 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and just 28% of residents own their homes — this is a renting-heavy, working-class neighborhood. Safety scores (42 out of 100) and transit access (46) are below average, though family stability (74) is notably stronger. The area has elevated environmental health concerns, including higher PM2.5 levels and asthma rates (75.5 per 1,000 ER visits).

Families typically commute to this school from across the district; the White Plains Road area has moderate transit access but isn't particularly walkable for most families. Driving or using local bus routes is common.