P.S. 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars

Test scores here sit modestly above the District 20 average — 68.1% in ELA versus 66.2% district-wide, and 73.6% in Math versus 71.2% district-wide. The overall score of 2.83 out of 4 also edges out the district average of 2.75. However, the trend tells a more nuanced story: ELA proficiency peaked at 71% in 2016-2017, dipped to 55.3% in 2023, and has since rebounded to 68.1% in 2025. Math followed a similar pattern, dropping to 69.7% in 2022 before recovering to 73.6% this year. By grade, third graders perform strongest (73.4% ELA, 82.1% Math), while fifth graders show more ground to cover (63.8% ELA, 64.4% Math).

The survey data here is striking. Teachers rate instruction quality at 99% — well above the district average of 92% — and report 100% trust in the principal and 100% feeling safe in the building. Parents echo that confidence: 97% trust both teachers and the principal, and 94% are satisfied with the school. These numbers suggest a school where leadership has cultivated genuine buy-in from staff and families alike. The family survey response rate of 97% is exceptionally high, indicating strong community engagement. Discipline is minimal — just one suspension in the past three years, with a 0% suspension rate.

With 465 students across grades K-5 plus special education, this is a mid-sized elementary school. The student body is 45% Asian, 27% Hispanic, and 26% White, with very low Black enrollment at 1%. The diversity index of 66% reflects a racially mixed population. Nearly 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic need. About 15% have IEPs, matching typical elementary rates. PTA fundraising of $77 per student runs slightly above the district average of $61 per student.

Bath Beach is a residential neighborhood in southwestern Brooklyn with a family-oriented feel — about 24% of households have children, which is notable for the city. The median household income of $78,233 and homeownership rate of 40.1% suggest a working-to-middle-class community, though home values have risen to over $1 million. The neighborhood scores poorly on safety (41st percentile) and health environment (31st percentile), with elevated lead rates and asthma rates worth noting. However, it scores very high on education orientation (82nd percentile), suggesting families here prioritize schooling. Transit access is moderate (58th percentile).

Bath Beach is a walkable neighborhood with some families arriving on foot and others driving. The area has moderate subway access, though many families likely rely on buses or cars for the longer haul to school.