P.S. 377 Alejandrina B. De Gautier

Test scores here tell a turbulent story. The current 25.4% ELA proficiency and 7% math proficiency both fall far below the district averages of 45.9% and 43.2% respectively — meaning most students are not meeting grade-level standards. Looking at the longer trend, scores have seesawed dramatically: math jumped to 36.1% in 2024 only to plummet to 7% this year, and ELA similarly fluctuates. Grade-level data shows stark inconsistency — third graders are at 7.4% ELA while fifth graders hit 38.9%, suggesting instruction or cohort effects vary significantly year to year. The 0.65 overall score places this school firmly in the bottom tier of District 32.

The climate picture is complicated. Parents love this school — satisfaction hits 94%, and trust in teachers and principals both exceed 98%. Teachers report high-quality instruction (93%, above the district average) and feel extremely safe (97%). There's also been zero suspensions for three straight years, which speaks to a restorative or low-punitive approach. However, the 62.1% chronic absenteeism rate is a serious concern — nearly two-thirds of students are missing too much school — and the attendance rate of 89.3% trails the district average. Only 12 teachers responded to the survey, which makes some of those high marks harder to interpret. The disconnect between sky-high trust scores and poor attendance suggests the school feels like family to those who attend, but many families are struggling to get kids there consistently.

This is a small school of 165 students, heavily Hispanic (84%) with meaningful Black representation (13%). The economic need index of 78.4% indicates most families face significant financial challenges. The diversity index is low at 30%, reflecting the homogeneous makeup. At 16%, the IEP student population is notable — this school serves a substantial number of students with special needs. Class sizes average 20.8, matching the district average exactly.

Bushwick is a high-density, transit-rich neighborhood in northern Brooklyn with excellent subway access (89.66 score) and many families with children. However, it scores poorly on safety (23.75) and has environmental concerns including elevated lead rates and asthma rates. The median home value of $949,127 reflects Brooklyn's general costliness, though the 20.5% homeownership rate and $67,099 median income suggest many families rent. There's a moderate education orientation in the area (48.66), and family density is high (82.76).

The neighborhood is walkable with strong transit options — many families arrive on foot or via the nearby subway lines that serve this part of Bushwick