Math, Engineering, and Science Academy Charter High School

The school doesn't report specific ELA or math proficiency rates in this dataset, but in the context of District 32's averages — 45.9% ELA and 43.2% math — charter schools in this district tend to perform noticeably better than district averages, while this school appears to fall in the middle of the pack. Without the school's specific scores, the safest interpretation is that academic performance is likely improving but remains an area where the school is working toward catching up to top-performing peers like Success Academy (96/100). The STEM focus suggests math and science may be stronger areas, though the data doesn't confirm this.

The survey data tells a striking story: parents report near-perfect trust in both teachers (100%) and the principal (100%), and parent satisfaction sits at 94%, slightly above the district average. However, only 7 families responded to the survey — a 1% response rate that makes these numbers statistically fragile. Teacher-reported instruction quality scores just 51.2%, far below the district average of 86.1%, which could signal operational challenges or teacher turnover. Attendance data is not provided for the school directly, but the district average is 91.9%, a figure this school likely approaches. The discipline trajectory isn't specified, but high-trust environments often correlate with lower suspension rates, though the district average of 1.19% provides context.

This is a highly homogeneous student body: 84% Hispanic, 8% Black, and just 4% Asian or white combined. The diversity index of 30% reflects this uniformity. In the broader Bushwick neighborhood, the demographics are similarly weighted toward Hispanic residents, with a median household income of $67,099 and a 23.9% poverty rate. The school's economic need index of 84.4% indicates nearly all families qualify for free or reduced lunch — a higher concentration than many nearby schools. Sixteen percent of students have IEPs, suggesting moderate special education support. The community is family-dense (82.76 percentile) but only 11.5% of households have children, a paradox typical of urban neighborhoods with many young adults and fewer school-age families.

Bushwick is a transit-rich, family-dense neighborhood in north Brooklyn with significant urban challenges. The safety score of 23.75 (percentile) is low, reflecting elevated crime density and collision rates, and the stability score of just 4.21 suggests high residential turnover. However, the transit score of 89.66 is excellent, making commutes manageable for families without cars. The median home value of $949,127 indicates the neighborhood has gentrified significantly, though only 20.5% of residents own homes — most rent. Education orientation scores 48.66, indicating moderate but not strong emphasis on schools in the area. For families, the neighborhood offers strong transit access but demands awareness of safety considerations.

Bushwick's high transit score (89.66) means most families arrive by subway or bus rather than walking. The area is walkable at street level, but the school's exact location near Palmetto Street would require checking specific route safety. Families from outside Bushwick may find the commute reasonable given transit options, though driving is challenging given parking constraints.