The Matilda Avenue School

The Matilda Avenue School, a small K-5 elementary school in the Wakefield section of the Bronx, is known for its positive and welcoming environment, fostering strong community partnerships. Parents consistently express high satisfaction, describing the school as a supportive and safe "family" with caring teachers and administration. The school emphasizes engaging and fun learning experiences, with a focus on individual student needs. Academically, students demonstrate ELA proficiency at 44% and Math proficiency at 43%, placing these results slightly above the citywide 25th percentile for elementary schools. The school receives high marks for setting clear goals, establishing high expectations, and maintaining a well-managed, safe, and orderly climate. Distinctive offerings include free swimming lessons for second graders, a dance residency with Alvin Ailey for first graders, and comprehensive music and visual arts instruction for all students. The school actively engages with the community through partnerships that provide resources like books, cooking lessons, and mental health support, and encourages student civic engagement, as seen in a recent successful advocacy for new filtered water fountains.