 By contrast, 26% of Bronx residents and 43% of city residents have a college education or higher.The percentage of Castle Hill and Parkchester students excelling in math rose from 23% in 2000 to 44% in 2011, and reading achievement increased from 27% to 30% during the same time period.Castle Hill and Parkchester's rate of elementary school student absenteeism is higher than the rest of New York City.