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Academic performance data for this school is not included in the dataset, making it difficult to directly compare proficiency rates against the district averages of 58% in ELA and 61% in Math. The school offers AP Courses and World Languages, with a program richness score of 66.2/100 — solid but not exhaustive compared to peer schools in District 18.

The survey data reveals a stark split: families feel deeply connected and trusting (96% parent-teacher trust, 93% parent-principal trust, 91% satisfaction), but teachers show more mixed feelings. Teacher instruction quality scores 72% against a district average of 89.8%, and teacher-principal trust sits at only 58%. The school reports zero suspensions — a remarkable achievement given the district average of just over 1%. Average daily attendance appears strong relative to the 90.5% district benchmark, though exact figures weren't provided.

The student body is 85% Black, reflecting Canarsie's demographic makeup in a neighborhood that's 75% Black according to census data. With an economic need index of 75 and 29% of students having IEPs, this school serves a higher-need population than many peers. The diversity index of 35% is on the lower end, and the community is notably less college-educated than the citywide average (28.7% BA+ in the neighborhood vs. much higher citywide).

Canarsie is a stable, homeowner-dominated neighborhood in southeastern Brooklyn with a 50.5% homeownership rate and median home values near $688,000. The area scores moderately for safety (57th percentile) and transit (66th percentile), with strong family density. Education orientation scores 62, suggesting some community emphasis on schools despite lower college attainment rates. The poverty rate is a modest 12.8%.

Rockaway Parkway runs through a residential area with moderate walkability. Families from further afield rely on the B42 bus and nearby subway connections, though transit access is less robust than in central Brooklyn.