Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - CSD 15.2

Test scores at Brooklyn Prospect sit comfortably above District 15 averages — ELA proficiency of 73.4% and math at 71.5% both run about 8 points higher than district peers. However, the four-year trend shows some volatility: math peaked at 80.8% in 2023 before settling to 71.5%, while ELA has hovered between 72.7% and 78.3%. Grade-level data reveals particular strength in Grade 8 (81.4% ELA, 79.2% math) and solid performance across middle school, though Grade 6 math (57.5%) lags behind peers. The school's 2.9 overall score exceeds the district average of 2.58, indicating generally strong outcomes, though parents should note the year-over-year fluctuation suggests some inconsistency across cohorts.

The school reports exceptional trust metrics across the board — parent-teacher trust hits 93%, parent-principal trust reaches 94%, and teacher collegial trust is an impressive 95%. Teacher instruction quality scores 92%, well above the district average of 89%. That said, chronic absenteeism is strikingly high at 91.7%, meaning most students miss significant school time despite the strong attendance rate of 96.2%. The survey response rates are quite low (14% families, 12% teachers), which may make these strong trust numbers less representative. Parent satisfaction at 91% slightly trails the district average of 93%, suggesting some families have concerns despite the positive culture climate scores.

With 42% White, 26% Hispanic, 21% Black, and 6% Asian students, Brooklyn Prospect is notably less diverse than its surrounding neighborhood, which has a diversity index of 76%. The school draws from a community where 73% of adults hold BA+ degrees and median household income exceeds $138,000, yet the student body has a moderate economic need index of 37.2%. Nearly one-fifth of students (19%) have IEPs, indicating robust special education services. The diversity index of 76% reflects a student body that's more homogeneous than the neighborhood's demographic mix.

Windsor Terrace-South Slope is a highly education-oriented neighborhood where families with children make up 26% of households and 73% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher. Transit access scores in the 65th percentile and family density in the 74th, making it a practical choice for commuters while maintaining a strong neighborhood feel. Safety indicators show moderate concern (55th percentile), with collision rates and air quality (PM2.5) at levels typical of denser Brooklyn areas. The neighborhood's stability score is low (21st percentile), reflecting its dynamic, changing character.

The school is located along Fort Hamilton Parkway, a major corridor with good transit access. Families from the surrounding South Slope and Windsor Terrace neighborhoods typically walk or take short bus rides; the area's transit score in the 65th percentile makes car-free commuting feasible for most.