P.S. 017 Henry D. Woodworth

The 2025 test scores show a remarkable rebound — ELA at 57.5% and math at 63%, up from just 19.8% and 31.8% respectively in 2024. However, this jump is unusual and may reflect changes in assessment or student population rather than instructional transformation. Looking at grade-level data reveals the real story: Grade 5 students are performing strongly at 77.8% ELA and 72.2% math, Grade 4 is exceptional at 68.6% and 82.9%, but Grade 3 lags significantly at 29.6% and 32.1%. Overall, the school's 2.41/4 score sits roughly at the district average, though math slightly outperforms the district average while ELA trails slightly.

The survey data paints a picture of strong family-school relationships: 94% parent satisfaction, 96% parent-teacher trust, and 100% of parents report strong relationships with teachers. Teacher instruction quality scores are high at 93%. However, there are some cracks in the adult workplace: teacher-principal trust is only 74%, and teacher collegial trust is 73% — notably below the parent信任 numbers. Teacher-reported safety is 88%, below both the district average and what parents likely perceive. Chronic absenteeism is a serious issue at 55%, far too high, though daily attendance at 89.3% is slightly above district average. Discipline is minimal with just one suspension last year, indicating a restorative approach.

This is a small school with 217 students, reflecting the zoned nature of admissions. The student body is predominantly Hispanic (83%), with smaller Black (7%) and white (9%) populations. Economic need is high at 77.6%, and 31% of students have IEPs — both well above typical district averages. The diversity index is low at 35%, meaning the population is not particularly heterogeneous. PTA fundraising is minimal at $24 per student, about one-fifth of the district average, suggesting fewer extra resources from family contributions.

Williamsburg is a highly family-dense neighborhood with an education orientation score of 83.91 and transit score of 83.91 — meaning it's easy to get around without a car. However, safety scores are low at 28.74, and the poverty rate is 15.6% with a high economic need index in the surrounding area. The neighborhood has a high BA+ education rate (63.1%) and median household income of $128,876, suggesting mixed demographics. Families will find strong community resources but should be aware of the safety context.

The neighborhood's high transit score means most families arrive by subway or bus. North 5th Street is walkable within the neighborhood grid, and the area has good connectivity to the rest of Brooklyn and Manhattan.