M.S. 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Center

Test scores at M.S. 113 place it well below District 13 averages — ELA proficiency sits at 31% versus the district's 53%, and math at 26% versus 46%. However, the school has come a long way from its 2016 baseline (19% ELA, 14% math), with 2023 marking a peak year (42% ELA, 31% math) before some regression. Grade-level data shows math performing strongest in 7th grade (42%) but struggling in 8th grade (17%), suggesting potential gaps in course progression or instructional continuity. The overall quality score of 1.14/4 reflects these challenges, though the upward historical trend shows the school is capable of growth when conditions align.

The school's climate story is complex but improving. Zero suspensions in 2023-24 — down from 7 in each of the prior two years — is a significant achievement and suggests meaningful shifts in disciplinary approach. Attendance, however, is a concern: 86.6% overall with nearly half of students (49.5%) chronically absent, running above the district average. Survey data reveals a school where trust between teachers and leadership is decent (77%) but parent satisfaction (73%) and teacher instruction quality ratings (73%) lag behind district averages by notable margins. The extremely low survey response rates (6% families, 11 teachers) make it hard to fully gauge community sentiment, but the data available points to a school where culture work is ongoing and discipline has improved substantially.

The student body is predominantly Black (66%) and Hispanic (30%), with an extremely high economic need index of 84.9% — far above typical district averages. One-third of students have IEPs, indicating substantial special education support needs. The diversity index of 47% is relatively low, reflecting the school's homogeneous demographics. This contrasts notably with Fort Greene's broader population, which is highly educated (59% BA+) and affluent, suggesting the school draws from a specific population within the neighborhood rather than representing the area's full diversity.

Fort Greene is a highly transit-accessible neighborhood (93rd percentile) with strong family orientation (78th percentile) and an educated population, but it carries real safety concerns — safety scores rank in the 28th percentile, and crime density is elevated. Median home values exceed $1.1 million, though the poverty rate sits at 17% and only 21% of residents own homes. For families, the neighborhood offers strong educational orientation and family infrastructure, but the safety data suggests parents should be mindful of local conditions when considering logistics.

Fort Greene's excellent transit access makes the school reachable via subway, though the low safety score suggests families may prefer to accompany younger students or arrange carpools, particularly given the 86.6% attendance rate challenges.