P.S. 192 - The Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry

Test scores here have more than doubled since 2016 — a genuine success story in improvement. The 2025 results show 61.7% ELA proficiency and 58.3% math proficiency, both below the district averages of 66.2% and 71.2% respectively, but the trajectory matters. Upper grades (6-8) perform notably strong, with 8th grade hitting 67.8% ELA and 68.9% math — well above district averages in those grades. The science proficiency of 33.3% is a clear area for growth, though the school’s STEM focus and offerings like coding, engineering, and math team suggest commitment to building in this direction.

The numbers here tell a clear story: families love this school. Parent satisfaction sits at 96%, and trust in both teachers (98%) and the principal (98%) is nearly universal. Teacher instruction quality scores 94%, slightly above the district average. Perhaps most telling is that 96% of families report 'strong relationships' — this is a school where people feel connected. The attendance rate of 92.9% runs slightly below district average, but the chronic absenteeism rate of 76.1% is notably high and worth watching. Discipline is essentially non-existent with a 0% suspension rate — this is a community that solves problems through relationships, not removals.

The student body reflects the neighborhood: 44% Hispanic, 34% White, 18% Asian, and 2% Black, with an economic need index of 84.5% — among the highest in the district. Nearly a quarter of students have IEPs. The diversity index of 65% is solid, and the school serves a genuinely mixed community. PTA fundraising is modest at $16 per student (district average is $61), reflecting the neighborhood’s middle-income reality rather than wealth.

Borough Park is one of the city’s most family-dense neighborhoods (97.32 percentile), with 45.8% of households containing children. The area scores moderately on transit (58.24) and safety (52.87), reflecting its urban mix. It’s a neighborhood where families walk — the high family density means kids often see neighbors and friends on the way to school. Median home values are over $1 million, yet the poverty rate sits at 32.8%, underscoring the economic diversity within the community.

Very walkable — this is a neighborhood where most families arrive on foot, and the high family density means the streets around school are active with families during drop-off and pickup times.