P.S. 067 Charles A. Dorsey

Test scores at P.S. 067 sit significantly below the District 13 averages — 33.3% ELA proficiency versus 53.1% districtwide, and 26.2% math versus 45.9%. The school has clawed back from pandemic lows (ELA dropped to 14.3% in 2022), and the current 33.3% ELA marks the highest level in recent years. However, math scores are volatile — they dipped to 13.9% in 2024 before rebounding to 26.2% this year. The 5th graders are performing notably better (47.1% ELA, 29.4% math), suggesting some grade-level cohorts are getting stronger instruction than others. With an overall score of 1.19 out of 4, this is a school where academic recovery is still very much in progress.

Here's where P.S. 067 tells a more complicated story. Teacher-principal trust is nearly perfect at 99%, teacher instruction quality scores 93%, and parent trust in teachers hits 96%. Families report feeling heard — 90% say they're satisfied with their child's school. But there's a tension: teacher-reported safety sits at 82%, notably below the district average of 96%. Chronic absenteeism is a serious concern at 52.3%, meaning more than half of students are missing significant school time. The attendance challenge likely contributes to the academic struggles. Suspensions remain rare (just 3 in 2023-24, up from zero in prior years), so the discipline environment is still relatively calm. The day-to-day feel seems to be one of strong adult relationships, but student engagement — measured by who's actually showing up — needs attention.

The student body is predominantly Black (55%) and Hispanic (37%), with very small Asian (3%), white (2%), and multi-racial (3%) populations. Nearly a third of students (32%) have IEPs, and 94.4% come from economically disadvantaged households — among the highest need in the district. The school reflects the neighborhood's family-heavy character (Fort Greene scores 78.16 on family density), though the neighborhood's median income ($112,864) suggests many working-class families share the zone with more affluent ones. At 196 students, this is a small school where most families know each other, and the 56% diversity index indicates moderate demographic variety.

Fort Greene is a sought-after Brooklyn neighborhood with excellent transit (92.72 score), a strong family orientation (78.16), and high education expectations (78.54). The area has seen significant development — median home values top $1.1 million — but it's not without challenges. Safety scores are low (27.59), and the health environment rates poorly (21.46), with elevated asthma rates and lead exposure concerns. That said, the neighborhood offers family-friendly amenities, strong community organizations, and easy subway access. For school commute purposes, families primarily walk or take short bus rides within this pedestrian-friendly area.

Fort Greene is highly walkable with good sidewalk infrastructure; most zoned families walk to school, and the area is well-served by multiple subway lines for those commuting from farther away