P.S. 145 Andrew Jackson

Test scores at P.S. 145 show a volatile but improving trajectory. The school experienced a significant dip during the pandemic (2022 ELA dropped to 19.3%, Math to 22.1%) but has since recovered to 40.4% ELA and 45.5% Math in 2025 — the highest scores in the dataset. However, these still fall slightly below the district averages (45.9% ELA, 43.2% Math), and the overall quality score of 1.72/4 trails the district average of 1.78. Grade-level data reveals a concerning pattern: third graders perform significantly lower (23.9% ELA) while fifth graders excel (57.1% ELA), suggesting that older students have benefited more from the school's academic recovery or that early intervention needs strengthening.

The climate data tells a complex story. On the survey side, P.S. 145 excels: 93% of parents are satisfied, 96% trust both teachers and the principal, and an remarkable 100% report 'strong relationships' at the school. Teachers give similarly high marks — 88% say instruction quality is strong, 91% trust the principal, and 99% feel safe. Yet this positive culture coexists with a troubling 64.5% chronic absenteeism rate (significantly above the district average), and a low family survey response rate of just 21% suggests not all families are engaged. The school has achieved zero suspensions for three straight years, which reflects either exceptional behavior management or underreporting — worth investigating for parents.

P.S. 145 serves 468 students in a school that mirrors its Bushwick neighborhood's demographics: 90% Hispanic, 6% Black, 2% White, and 1% multi-racial. With an economic need index of 86.4% — well above typical district averages — the student body faces significant socioeconomic challenges. The diversity index is low at 23%, reflecting the neighborhood's relatively homogeneous population. At 21%, the school has a higher-than-average population of students with IEPs, indicating robust special education services. PTA fundraising is minimal at $8 per student (compared to $16.78 district average), suggesting limited discretionary resources for enrichment programs.

Bushwick is a high-density, transit-rich neighborhood in north Brooklyn that's popular with young families despite safety concerns. The neighborhood scores very high on transit (84th percentile) and family density (72nd percentile), making it convenient for commuters, but ranks poorly on safety (18th percentile) with elevated crime density and lead exposure rates. The education orientation score of 59 suggests moderate family emphasis on schooling. With only 11% homeownership and a median home value of $882,472, most families rent, contributing to neighborhood stability challenges (4.6 percentile). Families should know the area offers strong community resources but comes with the typical tradeoffs of urban density.

Bushwick is highly walkable with good subway access, though families should expect the typical urban environment with busy streets and limited parking near the school