P.S. 095 Sheila Mencher

P.S. 095 Sheila Mencher, serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade in the Bronx, is a large neighborhood school known for its strong family engagement and a nurturing environment. The school receives an "Excellent" rating for its relationships with families, a sentiment strongly echoed by overwhelmingly positive parent survey responses. Students report feeling very safe in the school's hallways, bathrooms, and cafeteria, and appreciate fair conflict resolution. The school emphasizes social-emotional learning, incorporating tools like "mood meters" to help students express and manage their feelings, and has implemented a "Kindness Initiative" and an "Urban Farming Project." Academically, the school's ELA and Math proficiency rates are at the 25th percentile citywide, indicating an area for growth. While the school maintains a 0% suspension rate, some student survey responses indicate concerns regarding bullying and physical fights. The school offers a range of activities including athletics, instrumental music, science, math, and theater, along with accelerated classes and electives like robotics and coding.