New York City Geographic District # 8

New York City Geographic District #8 contains 51 schools, including 22 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 17 high schools, serving students in the Bronx area. While the district as a whole struggles, with the majority of schools ranking in the bottom half statewide, a few standout schools demonstrate the potential for excellence in the area.

The top-performing schools in the district include Middle School 101 Edward R Byrne, which ranks in the top 25% of middle schools statewide and has consistently high performance across English Language Arts and Math assessments, as well as PS 304 Early Childhood School, an elementary school that ranks in the top 25% statewide and has exceptional performance, with over 60% of students proficient or better in ELA and Math. Additionally, Urban Institute Of Mathematics, a middle school that ranks in the top 30% statewide, demonstrates very high proficiency rates, with over 55% of students proficient or better in ELA and Math.

However, the majority of schools in New York City Geographic District #8 struggle, with overall proficiency rates ranging from 30-45% in ELA and 35-45% in Math, and high school graduation rates around 84%, which is below the statewide average. Chronic absenteeism is also a significant issue, with many schools reporting over 30% of students chronically absent. While the district faces significant challenges, the pockets of excellence highlight the potential for targeted interventions and systemic improvements to drive progress for all students in the area.