LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School

Test scores here tell a recovery story. After ELA dropped to 35.8% in 2024 (a concerning slide from 54.8% in 2022), the school rebounded to 58.2% in 2025 — still below the district average of 65.5%, but a huge jump. Math improved more steadily, reaching 64.8% in 2025, slightly above the district's 63.3%. The 2.46 overall score is just below the district average of 2.58. Grade-level data shows older students driving the recovery: 5th graders hit 71.4% ELA, while 3rd graders led math at 72.9%. The school is clearly turning a corner academically, but families should know they're catching up, not leading.

If test scores are the soft spot, school climate is the strength. Parents rate satisfaction at 95% — well above the district average — and trust metrics are nearly perfect: 96% parent-teacher trust, 95% parent-principal trust. Teachers are equally positive: 96% say instruction quality is strong, 96% trust the principal, and an incredible 99% report feeling safe. Attendance is solid at 95.6% (above the 93.5% district average), though chronic absenteeism data shows 90% — a number that seems contradictory to the high attendance rate and may reflect reporting quirks. The vibe is clearly warm and trusting, with strong family engagement (74% survey response rate).

This is a predominantly Hispanic school (83%) reflecting the neighborhood's character. With 79% economic need and 16% IEP students, the population skews higher-need than district averages. Asian students make up 4%, Black 6%, White 7%. The diversity index of 38% is relatively low — this is a tight-knit, culturally specific community rather than a heterogeneous one. Families tend to be working-class, matching the neighborhood median income of $61K.

Sunset Park is a dense, transit-friendly neighborhood in southwest Brooklyn. Families score it high on 'family density' (92nd percentile) — meaning lots of kids in the area — and decent on transit (68th percentile). Safety scores are modest (31st percentile), which is worth noting for families evaluating the area. The neighborhood has a strong immigrant character, lower educational attainment (only 20.5% with bachelor's degrees), and mostly renters (74% homeownership). There are local parks and the Sunset Park itself nearby, plus plenty of shops along 5th Avenue.

families from the neighborhood often walk or take public transit; the area is pedestrian-friendly with good subway access