It Takes a Village Academy

Academic proficiency data was not available in this dataset. However, the school offers a full AP course catalog alongside specialized academies in Engineering and Medical Professions that draw significant applicant interest — the Engineering Academy received 309 applicants for just 22 seats, suggesting strong academic programming even without published test scores.

This is where the school truly shines. Parent satisfaction sits at 93%, parent-teacher trust at 94%, and parent-principal trust also at 94% — all above the district average of 92.75%. Teacher instruction quality scores even higher at 92%, exceeding the district average of 89.8%. Teacher-principal trust stands at 89% and teacher collegial trust at 86%, indicating strong leadership relationships among staff. Most notably, the school recorded zero suspensions in the most recent data period, dramatically lower than the district average suspension rate of 1.05%. The day-to-day feel appears to be one where families feel heard, teachers trust their leadership, and behavioral issues are managed through means other than exclusion.

The student body is 81% Black, 10% Hispanic, 4% White, 2% Asian, and 1% Native American — making this one of the more demographically homogeneous schools in a diverse borough. With an economic need index of 75.4% (well above city averages) and 23% of students receiving IEP services, the school serves a population with significant academic and social-emotional support needs. The diversity index of 37% reflects this predominantly Black student body. Notably, 10% of families and 22 teachers completed surveys — low response rates that mean these exceptional trust scores represent a committed subset of the community.

East Flatbush is a residential Brooklyn neighborhood with a family density score of 60.92 (above average) and moderate transit access (67.82). The median household income is $71,298 with a homeownership rate of 38.8% and median home values around $668,000 — indicating a stable working-to-middle-class community. The neighborhood scores lower on safety (29.5 percentile) and health environment (18.77), with elevated asthma rates and some environmental concerns. However, it offers solid family infrastructure and a community feel that parents often cite as a reason for staying in the area.

The school is located on Tilden Avenue, a major East Flatbush corridor with good pedestrian access and nearby transit options. Families from across Brooklyn apply here, indicating the school draws from beyond walking distance, but local families can reasonably walk or use short bus rides.