P.S. X088 - S. Silverstein Little Sparrow School

P.S. X088 - S. Silverstein Little Sparrow School is a small elementary school in the Bronx serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 3rd grade. With an enrollment of 83 students, it fosters a close-knit community environment. Academically, the school demonstrates a notable strength in English Language Arts, with 72% of students achieving proficiency, which is well above the citywide median and near the 75th percentile. Math proficiency, at 44%, is around the citywide median. The school serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 94% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Parent feedback from recent surveys is overwhelmingly positive, with 94-100% of parents expressing satisfaction with the school's staff, instruction, and overall learning environment. The school also maintains a very low suspension rate of 0%. While official data and recent parent surveys paint a positive picture of the school's climate and staff, some external sentiment has raised concerns about leadership and teacher retention. The school has also been noted for its community support, having faced and overcome a proposed closure in the past.