Brooklyn College Academy

Specific ELA and math proficiency figures for this school aren't provided in the data, so direct comparisons aren't possible. What we do know: average class size is 25, essentially identical to the district average of about 25. The school offers AP Courses and a Humanities track at the middle school level, which is unusual — most elementary and middle schools don't offer AP. With 18% of students classified as IEP and an ELL Support program in place, the school appears to serve a wide range of learners alongside its accelerated offerings.

The climate numbers here are about as strong as you'll see anywhere in the city. Zero suspensions in the most recent reporting period is remarkable — it means discipline isn't a flashpoint at this school. Teacher trust in the principal is unanimous (100%), teacher trust in colleagues is 98%, and teacher-rated instruction quality is 100%. Parents feel heard too: 93% trust the teachers and 97% trust the principal. The only soft spot is the family survey response rate of 27%, which is modest — so the parent numbers reflect a self-selected group of engaged families rather than the full parent body.

The school community and the surrounding neighborhood tell two very different demographic stories. At the school, 71% of students are Black, 13% Hispanic, 7% Asian, and 5% White. In the surrounding Windsor Terrace–South Slope census tract, the median household income is $138,231 and only 6.7% of households live below the poverty line — a notably affluent pocket of Brooklyn. That gap means most families who live within walking distance don't reflect the student body, and many students likely commute in from different parts of the borough. About 54% of students qualify for economic need index support, which underscores how different the school population is from its immediate surroundings.

Windsor Terrace–South Slope is a relatively affluent, family-oriented corner of Brooklyn. The census shows a median household income above $138K, a BA-or-higher rate of 73%, and a homeownership rate of 40% — fairly high for New York City. About 26% of households have children, which gives the area a family-friendly feel. The 6.7% poverty rate and the $1.29 million median home value tell you this is a solidly middle-to-upper-middle-class neighborhood.

Fort Hamilton Parkway on the F and G lines is about a five-minute walk — basically right there. Church Avenue on the F and G and Beverley Road on the Q are each about an eleven-minute walk, giving families a few solid subway options within easy reach.