P.S. 371 - Lillian L. Rashkis

No state test scores are available for this school, which is unusual but makes sense given the student population — nearly every student has an IEP, and many likely participate in alternative assessments. Parents should ask the school directly about how student progress is measured and reported, since the standard state proficiency metrics won't tell the full story here.

Here's where things get complicated. Families report high trust in teachers and principals (92% for both), and parents are broadly satisfied (83%). But the teacher survey tells a different story — only 47% trust the principal, and just 30% report collegial trust among staff. Teacher instruction quality scores 70%, below the district average of 89%. The response rate was very low (only 8 teachers responded), so take these numbers as directional rather than definitive. On the positive side: zero suspensions. This is a school where relationships with families appear strong, but internal staff dynamics may be strained.

The student body is predominantly Black (49%) and Hispanic (32%), with smaller populations of White (12%) and Asian (7%) students. The diversity index sits at 66%, reflecting a mixed community. With 94% economic need and 98% IEP rates, this is a school serving students with significant support needs — the highest concentration of students with disabilities in the area. Families here are typically working-class to lower-middle-income.

Sunset Park is a working-to-middle-class neighborhood in Brooklyn, known for its family density (74th percentile) and cultural diversity. The area scores lower on safety (42.5) and education orientation (41.8), reflecting real concerns parents should factor in. Median home values exceed $1 million, but poverty sits at 17% and homeownership is low (25%). Transit access is moderate (53). Families should know the neighborhood has elevated asthma rates and some environmental lead concerns — worth asking the school about if their child has respiratory or lead-exposure risks.

Sunset Park is highly walkable with good subway access via the D, N, R, and B lines. Many families walk or take public transit. The area can feel busy and urban, so families with young children may want to plan routes.