I.S. 313 School of Leadership Development

I.S. 313 School of Leadership Development is a small middle school in the Bronx, serving grades 6-8, known for its commitment to fostering leadership and a responsive community for its 104 students. The school emphasizes a "rigorous and joyous experience" with culturally-relevant curricula and offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including co-ed soccer, volleyball, debate, flag football, and theater. It also partners with organizations to provide valuable experiences and a free after-school program with tutoring. Parents report very high satisfaction with family relationships, reflected in an "Excellent" rating and near-perfect survey results. However, academic proficiency in both ELA (17%) and Math (18%) is well below citywide averages, and the school's instruction and performance rating is "Needs Improvement." Student surveys indicate mixed perceptions of safety, with some concerns about bullying and physical altercations, despite strong favorability for safety agents. The school shares a building and utilizes metal detectors.