P.S. 075 Mayda Cortiella

Test scores at P.S. 075 put it firmly below the District 32 average — ELA proficiency of 33% and math at 25% compare to district averages of 46% and 43% respectively. The school earns a 1.17 overall score versus the district's 1.78. However, the long arc shows real progress: ELA climbed from 14% in 2016 to 33% in 2025, and math from single digits to 25%, though both slipped in the most recent year. Grade 3 performs notably stronger (44% both subjects) than upper grades, suggesting early intervention may be taking hold but older students need more support.

The climate picture is mixed but leans positive. Teachers report feeling very safe (96%) and parent trust metrics are strong — 91% parent-teacher trust and 89% parent-principal trust. However, teacher-principal trust sits lower at 67%, and teacher collegial trust is 73%, suggesting some tension between staff and leadership. Instruction quality ratings from teachers (82%) trail the district average of 86%. The standout is discipline: zero suspensions for three straight years, a rare record in any district. Family survey response rate is low at 24%, which means these positive numbers may not represent every voice.

P.S. 075 serves a tightly defined community: 80% Hispanic, 16% Black, 3% White, and 1% Asian, with an economic need index of 90% — meaning nearly all families meet criteria for free or reduced lunch. Twenty-two percent of students have IEPs. This mirrors the neighborhood demographics, where 24% of households live below the poverty line and only 20% own homes. The diversity index of 34% is low, reflecting a school serving a specific immigrant community rather than a broadly diverse population. PTA fundraising of $17 per student is essentially flat with the district average.

East Bushwick is a family-dense area (family density score of 83) with excellent transit access (90) but real safety concerns. The neighborhood has seen rapid gentrification, with median home values near $950,000, though a quarter of households live in poverty. Families cite the area's strong sense of community alongside concerns about crime density and environmental health factors like elevated asthma rates. There's a mix of longtime residents and newer arrivals, creating both stability and flux.

The school is in a walkable urban pocket of Brooklyn, but families come from across the zone — many rely on the excellent subway access (the L train and multiple bus routes serve the area) rather than driving, given limited parking and the neighborhood's urban density.