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Grades: K-8
655 Parkside Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11226
Phone: 718-703-4484

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This is a charter school. It is an independent public school open to all New York City students.

Why might this school be a good fit? It offers another option. Charter schools vary in approach and discipline and some offer longer school days and school years.

To enroll in this school, you must participate in a lottery that is separate from the DOE school enrollment process. A charter school gives priority to children residing in its school district. For more information visit our Charter School page.

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School Stats

Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average

Is this school safe and well-run?

From the 2020-21 NYC School Survey

How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
80%
80% Citywide Average
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
60%
56% Citywide Average
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
81%
78% Citywide Average

From the 2019-20 NY State Report Card

How many students were suspended?
5%
1% Citywide Average

From the 2021-22 School Quality Guide

How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
63%
82% Citywide Average
Years of principal experience at this school
1.0

How do students perform academically?

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many elementary school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
63%
53% Citywide Average
How many elementary school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
56%
50% Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
74%
52% Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
57%
57% Citywide Average

From the 2021-22 School Quality Guide

How many 8th-graders earn high school credit?
98%
39% Citywide Average

Who does this school serve?

From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot

Enrollment
523
Asian
1%
Black
75%
Hispanic
19%
White
3%
Other
2%
Free or reduced priced lunch
84%
Students with disabilities
14%
English language learners
7%

From the 2021-22 School Quality Guide

Average daily attendance
94%
90% Citywide Average
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
17%
38% Citywide Average

How does this school serve special populations?

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
32%
27% Citywide Average
How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
32%
21% Citywide Average
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
20%
17% Citywide Average
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
27%
12% Citywide Average


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Contact & Location

Location

Prospect-Lefferts Gardens (District 17)
Trains: 2 Line, 5 Line to Winthrop St; Q Line to Parkside Ave
Buses: B12, B16, B44, B44-SBS, B49

Contact

Principal
Karen Hicks

Other Details

Shared campus?
Yes
This school shares the building with Parkside Preparatory Academy and a District 75 program, K141
Metal detectors?
No

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