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655 Parkside Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11226
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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Near
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than the citywide average
Is this school safe and well-run?
From the 2022-2023 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
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
83%
79%
Citywide Average
From the 2019-20 NY State Report Card
How many students were suspended?
5%
1%
Citywide Average
From 2023 End-of-year Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism Report
How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
78%
83%
Citywide Average
Years of principal experience at this school
1.5
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 2022-23 School Quality Guide
How many 8th-graders earn high school credit?
92%
91%
Citywide Average
Who does this school serve?
From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot
Enrollment
527
Asian
1%
Black
74%
Hispanic
21%
White
2%
Other
2%
Free or reduced priced lunch
84%
Students with disabilities
15%
English language learners
9%
From the 2022-23 School Quality Guide
Average daily attendance
94%
91%
Citywide Average
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
20%
35%
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:
, 
to Winthrop St; 
to Parkside Ave
, to Winthrop St; 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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