Creators Academy

Academic proficiency data was not provided for this school, so a direct comparison to the district's 53% ELA and 46% math averages isn't possible. The school does offer AP Courses, and 88% of teachers report high instruction quality — essentially matching the district average of 88%. With an average class size of 21.2 students (identical to the district average), the academic experience appears comparable to peer schools, though without test score data, parents won't have the usual metrics to evaluate progress.

This is where Creators Academy really stands out. Parent satisfaction at 97% far exceeds the district average of 91%, and trust metrics are extraordinary: 100% of parents trust teachers, 99% trust the principal, and teachers report 100% trust in leadership and collegial bonds. Teacher-reported safety sits at 96%, matching the district average. Most notably, the school recorded zero suspensions — a sharp contrast to the district's 1.4% suspension rate. The day-to-day feel appears collaborative and trusting, though it's worth noting survey response rates were low (14 teachers, 34 families), so these exceptional numbers come from a relatively small slice of the community.

The student body is predominantly Black (71%) and Hispanic (27%), with nearly all students coming from backgrounds of high economic need (84% economic need index). A quarter of students have IEPs. This demographic makeup contrasts sharply with the surrounding neighborhood — which is 73% college-educated, with a median household income of $150,272 and only 15% poverty rate. The school draws from a broader geographic area than just this affluent pocket, reflecting its citywide admissions reach.

Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill is one of Brooklyn's most dynamic and transit-rich neighborhoods, scoring 98 on transit accessibility — among the highest in the city. Families will find excellent subway connections, but the area scores poorly on safety (21) and stability (5), reflecting the urban intensity of Downtown Brooklyn. The neighborhood is family-oriented in terms of education orientation (85) but has relatively few households with children (15%), and median home values exceed $1.4 million. There are parks and cultural resources nearby, but parents should expect an urban environment.

Highly walkable and transit-accessible given the neighborhood's 98 transit score. Families arriving by car will face the typical challenges of Downtown Brooklyn parking. The school is situated near major transit hubs.