I.S. 347 School of Humanities

Proficiency rates here (25.4% ELA, 28.9% math) sit roughly 20 percentage points below the district averages of 45.9% and 43.2% respectively, placing this school in the lower tier academically. However, the long-term trend shows steady, incremental improvement in ELA — from 20.2% in 2016 to 25.4% in 2025 — suggesting sustained if slow progress. Math scores have been more volatile, dipping to concerning lows (5.5% in 2022) before recovering to 28.9% in 2025. The 8th grade outperforms on math (37.9%) compared to younger grades, indicating that students may be gaining ground as they move through the building.

The culture here is defined by extraordinarily high trust — 99% of parents trust teachers, and 95% trust the principal. Teachers report similarly strong collegial bonds (90%) and belief in leadership (89%). Instruction quality scores (88%) exceed the district average. Attendance is a challenge: while the overall rate sits at 90.2%, chronic absenteeism is a significant 62.7%, with Hispanic students (63.9%) and males (68.5%) particularly affected. Perhaps most notably, the school has achieved zero suspensions in 2023-24 after recording 6-7 in prior years — a dramatic shift in discipline approach that likely reflects the relationship-centered ethos parents and teachers describe.

This is a heavily Hispanic school (93%) with very low diversity (20% diversity index) — reflecting the demographics of Bushwick's student population. Twenty-one percent of students have IEPs, and the economic need index is high at 82.8%. With only 282 students total, it's a small school where most families know each other. The small scale may contribute to the strong trust relationships, though it also means a limited peer pool for students seeking specific academic or social communities.

Bushwick is a transit-rich, family-dense neighborhood in north Brooklyn with increasing appeal to young families and professionals. The area offers strong subway access (84th percentile for transit) and has seen significant demographic shifts in recent years, with a median household income of $86,760 and 44% of residents holding bachelor's degrees. However, safety scores are low (17.6 percentile), and environmental health indicators (air quality, asthma rates) show concerns. The neighborhood is culturally vibrant with strong Puerto Rican roots and increasingly diverse food and community spaces.

Bushwick is generally walkable, and the school is accessible by multiple subway lines. Families from farther afield may find the area manageable by transit but driving/parking can be challenging.