P.S. 106 Edward Everett Hale

Test scores here are significantly below District 32 averages — ELA at 25.4% and Math at 27.1% compared to district averages of 45.9% and 43.2% respectively. The overall quality score of 1.05 out of 4 places this school in the lower tier. Historical data shows volatile performance: ELA peaked at 24.7% in 2018, dropped to 14.8% in 2019, and has fluctuated since. Grade 5 students show the strongest ELA performance at 30.9%, while Grade 3 leads in Math at 28.8%. Teachers report instruction quality at 74%, below the district average of 86%. Students here are catching up, not leading — and progress has been uneven.

Here's what stands out: zero suspensions for three consecutive years. This is a school where behavioral issues are managed without removing students from the classroom. Parent satisfaction sits at 93%, with nearly unanimous trust in both teachers (96%) and the principal (96%). However, chronic absenteeism at 71.4% is extraordinarily high — nearly three-quarters of students miss too much school. Teacher-reported safety (93%) is slightly below the district average. The day-to-day feel appears relational and supportive, but the attendance crisis undermines classroom consistency.

Nearly 89% of students are Hispanic, reflecting the neighborhood's demographics. With an economic need index of 84.3% — among the highest in the district — most families here face significant financial hardship. Twenty percent of students have IEPs. The diversity index is low at 23%, meaning the student body is quite homogeneous. This is a working-class community with limited resources, and the school serves as a critical neighborhood institution.

Bushwick East is a transit-rich, family-dense neighborhood with an 89.66 transit score and 82.76 family density rating. Median household income is $67,099, and the poverty rate is 23.9%. However, safety scores are low at 23.75, and environmental health indicators show concerns (elevated lead rates at 21.2% and high asthma rates). The area has seen significantgentrification in recent years, with median home values now at $949,127, creating tension between longtime residents and newer arrivals. Families should know the neighborhood is well-connected by subway but carries safety considerations.

Most families walk to this zoned school — it's truly a neighborhood school where children see neighbors and shopkeepers on their route. The area is dense and walkable, though parents familiar with the neighborhood note traffic and street safety as ongoing concerns.