P.S. 307 Daniel Hale Williams

Test scores at P.S. 307 are significantly below the District 13 averages — 27.4% in ELA versus the district's 53.1% and 23.7% in Math versus 45.9%. The historical trend is volatile: scores rose from 2016 to 2019, collapsed in 2022 (19.5% ELA), partially recovered by 2023, then dropped again in 2024 (15.4% ELA) before rebounding slightly in 2025. Grade-level data shows stark inconsistency: third graders perform reasonably well in Math (45.9%), while fourth graders posted just 3.6% Math proficiency — suggesting that whatever support structures exist in early grades may not be sustaining students as they advance.

Here's where the picture gets interesting: parent satisfaction sits at 97% — well above the district average of 90.6% — and families report near-universal trust in teachers (98%) and the principal (98%). Teachers give the school perfect marks for safety (100%) and report strong collegial trust (93%). The school has had zero suspensions for two consecutive years. However, the attendance data tells a troubling story: the chronic absenteeism rate is a staggering 47.6%, with nearly half of all students missing significant amounts of school. This disconnect — families feel good about the school but aren't sending kids consistently — is a pattern that warrants serious attention.

The student body is predominantly Black (46%) and Hispanic (33%), with smaller populations of White (13%), Asian (3%), and Multi-Racial (3%) students. The economic need index is high at 78.2%, and 32% of students have IEPs — both well above typical district averages. This contrasts notably with the neighborhood's median household income of $150,272 and 73.3% BA+ education rate, suggesting that the school serves a population that may be more economically stressed than the surrounding area's overall demographics imply. The diversity index of 70% reflects a moderately diverse school community.

Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill is a highly walkable, transit-saturated neighborhood with easy access to multiple subway lines (98 transit score). It's family-dense (82.38 family density score) and education-oriented (84.67), with plenty of parks and cultural amenities nearby. However, the safety score is notably low at 21.07, and environmental health indicators show concerns — elevated lead rates and asthma rates that are higher than ideal. The neighborhood skews affluent overall, which shapes expectations and resources available to families, even as the school population itself faces higher economic need.

The neighborhood is extremely walkable and transit-accessible, with multiple subway lines within easy reach. Families without cars can navigate the area comfortably, and the density of services means most daily needs are within walking distance.