Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - CSD 13

Brooklyn Prospect's academic performance is exceptional by any measure — 82.3% ELA and 80.8% Math proficiency place it roughly 30 percentage points above the District 13 averages (53.1% ELA, 45.9% Math). The school's trajectory is remarkable: from just 29.5% ELA proficiency in 2017 to 82.3% in 2025, an increase of nearly 53 points. Math saw similar growth from 42.5% to 80.8%. The school scores 3.26/4 overall, well above the district average of 1.98. Grade-level data shows particular strength in elementary years (Grade 3: 92.4% Math, Grade 4: 88.1% ELA) with performance remaining strong through middle school.

The school reports strong family trust metrics: 90% parent satisfaction, 92% parent-teacher trust, and 93% parent-principal trust. Teachers report 90% instruction quality and 96% feeling safe at school. However, there's a notable gap in teacher-principal trust at 76% — notably lower than parent trust in leadership. Attendance is excellent at 97.1% versus the district average of 89.2%. Discipline has improved significantly: suspensions dropped from 120 in 2021-22 to 86 in 2023-24, though the 6% suspension rate still exceeds the district average of 1.4%. The 71% family survey response rate suggests strong parent engagement.

With 657 students across K-8, the school is mid-sized with an average class size of 21.2 (matching the district). The student body is notably whiter than most Brooklyn public schools: 42% white, 33% Black, 12% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 8% multiracial. This reflects the neighborhood's demographics — a high-income area with median household income of $150,272 and 73% of residents holding bachelor's degrees. The economic need index of 34.8% is relatively low compared to many Brooklyn schools. The diversity index of 75% is high, though the population skews more affluent than many district schools. About 19% of students have IEPs.

Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill is one of Brooklyn's most convenient neighborhoods for families without cars — the transit score of 98.08 is exceptional, meaning subways and buses are easily accessible. The area is highly education-oriented (84.67 score) with many young families despite only 15.1% of households having children. Median home values top $1.4 million, reflecting the neighborhood's affluence. Safety scores are lower (21.07), which parents should factor in. The area offers access to parks and cultural institutions, though it's a dense urban environment.

Families overwhelmingly arrive via transit given the neighborhood's 98th percentile transit score. The area is very walkable, though parking is limited and expensive for those driving.