It Takes a Village Academy

The school doesn't publish proficiency percentages in this dataset, but the academic scaffolding is substantial: average class size of 21.9 students mirrors the district average, students can choose from three distinct academies (Village, Engineering, and Medical Professions & Science), and AP coursework is on the menu alongside an Amazon-branded computer science program and robotics competitions. With a program richness score of 100/100, students have access to SAT/PSAT prep, Saturday Academy, Model UN, and STEM/STEAM competitions. The academic picture is one of structured, career-focused options rather than a test-score headline.

The climate numbers here are striking. Zero suspensions against a district average suspension rate of about 1%, and parent satisfaction at 93% sits a notch above the district average of roughly 93% (essentially tied). Teachers rate instruction quality at 92%, about two points above the district's 89.8%, and parent-principal trust is at 94%. The honest caveat: family survey response rate is only 10% and just 22 teachers responded, so these are loud signals from a small chorus. Day-to-day, the picture suggests a calm building where families and staff feel heard and discipline is rarely needed.

The student body is 81% Black and 10% Hispanic, with Asian, White, Multi-Racial, and Native American students making up the rest — a low diversity index of 37% reflects this concentration. The economic need index of 75.4 is well above the citywide average, signaling that three-quarters of students come from low-income households. IEP enrollment at 23% is meaningfully higher than typical, meaning a substantial share of students receive special education services. This is a school serving a community that looks a lot like the working-class, largely Caribbean-American households of East Flatbush.

East Flatbush-Rugby is a central Brooklyn neighborhood where the median household income is about $71,300 and 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Homeownership is 38.8% and the median home value sits near $669,000, suggesting a mix of long-time owners and renters in a stable, working-class area. Just 12.2% of households have children, which is on the lower side and reflects the borough's aging-in-place patterns. The neighborhood's identity is rooted in Caribbean-American community life.

There are no subway stations within a 20-minute walk of the school, which means most families arrive by school bus, city bus, or car rather than the train. Active commuting (walking, biking) is feasible for nearby residents, but anyone relying on transit should plan on a bus-based commute.