P.S. 151 Lyndon B. Johnson

P.S. 151 has turned a corner academically. With 48.3% ELA proficiency and 56% math proficiency, the school sits above the District 32 averages of 45.9% and 43.2% respectively — a notable reversal from the 2016-2019 period when the school trailed district averages. The upward trend is consistent: math proficiency has climbed from 12.8% in 2016 to 56% in 2025, and ELA from 17.1% to 48.3%. Grade-level data shows 5th graders pulling the heaviest weight (72.5% math, 55% ELA), while 4th grade lags behind (37.8% math, 40.5% ELA), suggesting some grade-level inconsistencies in instruction or retention. The overall score of 2.09 out of 4 is above the district average of 1.78, indicating the school is performing at a solid mid-range level in the context of District 32's challenges.

The climate picture is a study in contrasts. Parents are overwhelmingly positive: 96% report satisfaction, 97% trust teachers, and 95% trust the principal — numbers that dwarf many comparable schools. Teachers report feeling safe (96%) and say instruction quality is strong (84%). But dig deeper and there's tension: teacher-principal trust sits at only 59%, and teacher collegial trust at 71% — both notably lower than the family trust metrics. This suggests a divide between what families experience and what staff feel about leadership. On the discipline front, the school has maintained a zero-suspension rate for three consecutive years, which is a genuine strength. However, the 83% chronic absenteeism rate is a serious concern — it means roughly 1 in 5 students is missing so much school that their learning is compromised, with Hispanic students (85.6%) disproportionately affected compared to Black students (63.2%). The 94% attendance rate masks this underlying issue.

This is a predominantly Hispanic school in a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood — 86% of students identify as Hispanic, with 8% Black, 3% White, 2% Asian, and 1% Native American. The economic need index of 84.7% is among the highest in the district, meaning nearly every family qualifies for free or reduced lunch. With only 319 students across pre-K through 5th grade, the school is small by NYC standards — class sizes average 20.8, virtually identical to the district average. The diversity index of 32% reflects a school that is largely monolithic in its demographics, which can mean strong cultural cohesion but less exposure to socioeconomic diversity. PTA fundraising is modest at $48 per student (slightly below the district average of $17), suggesting fewer extra resources for enrichment programs.

Bushwick is a densely populated, transit-rich neighborhood in northern Brooklyn where the streets are lined with two-family homes, Dominican botanas, and old-school Puerto Rican bakeries. The area scores very high on transit (90th percentile) and family density (83rd percentile), making it practical for commuters and families with kids. However, safety scores are low (24th percentile), and environmental health indicators show concerns: elevated lead rates (21.2%) and high asthma emergency department rates (104 per 10,000). The median home value of $949,127 reflects the neighborhood's rapid gentrification, but with only 20.5% homeownership and a 23.9% poverty rate, many families here are renters navigating rising rents. The education orientation score of 49 suggests moderate — not intense — academic pressure compared to other parts of the city.

Very walkable — Bushwick's grid layout and moderate street activity make it practical for families on foot, and the area's high transit score means subway access (the L and JMZ lines nearby) is convenient for working parents. That said, the low safety percentile and collision rates suggest caution near busier intersections.