P.S. 058 The Carroll

P.S. 058 The Carroll delivers test scores that place it among the top performers in Brooklyn's District 15 — ELA proficiency at 87.2% and math at 86.2% compared to district averages of 65.5% and 63.3% respectively. That's a gap of more than 20 percentage points in both subjects, which is substantial. Looking at the trajectory, the school has been consistently strong, though there's some year-to-year fluctuation: scores dipped during the pandemic (74.7% ELA in 2022), rebounded sharply in 2023 (82.8% ELA, 85.8% math), then jumped again to reach today's numbers. Grade-level data shows particularly strong performance in third grade math (92.8%) and fifth grade ELA (88.5%), though fifth grade math lags a bit at 78.1%. The overall quality score of 3.47 out of 4 reflects this strong performance.

The school environment at P.S. 058 reads like a textbook example of a healthy school community. Parents give 90% satisfaction ratings, and the trust numbers are striking: 95% of parents trust teachers, 92% trust the principal, and an remarkable 97% report strong relationships with the school. Teachers echo this positivity — 88% rate instruction quality highly, 94% trust their colleagues, and 96% feel safe in the building. The attendance rate of 94.8% runs slightly above the district average, suggesting families are engaged. Discipline data shows zero suspensions across the past three years, which is notable in a system where even elementary schools occasionally see behavioral interventions.

The student body at P.S. 058 is predominantly white (68%), with Hispanic students comprising 12%, multiracial students 12%, Asian students 5%, and Black students 3%. This reflects the neighborhood's demographics — the Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill area is one of Brooklyn's whitest, most affluent neighborhoods, with a median household income of nearly $140,000 and a high education rate (67.6% of adults hold bachelor's degrees). The economic need index of just 13.2% is notably low, meaning few students qualify for free or reduced lunch. About 14% of students have IEPs, which is fairly typical. The diversity index of 57% is moderate, though the school's population is less diverse than the district overall.

Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook is a quintessentially family-friendly Brooklyn neighborhood. Education orientation scores a remarkable 87 out of 100, meaning families here are heavily focused on schools. Family density is also very high at 86, meaning lots of kids in strollers and on playgrounds. The tradeoffs: transit access is moderate (score of 42), so this is very much a car-free or walkable neighborhood for families who live nearby. Safety scores are middle-of-the-road at 51, which is worth noting. The median home value of $1.7 million underscores that this is a high-cost area — families need to be zoned to attend, and housing costs are steep.

This is a highly walkable neighborhood — families primarily walk or bike to school, and the area is known for its tree-lined streets and neighborhood feel. Those commuting from further afield will find transit options moderate, and driving in the area can be challenging due to narrow streets and limited parking.