P.S. 770 New American Academy

Test scores here are striking — 73.3% ELA and 67.8% math proficiency both run well above the district averages of 60.5% and 57.3%, and the overall quality score of 2.82 outpaces the district's 2.36. But the real story is the trajectory: from just 30% ELA proficiency in 2016 to over 73% today, this school has more than doubled its academic performance in under a decade. Grade-level breakdowns show strength across the board, with 4th grade ELA hitting nearly 79% and 5th grade math matching that at 76%. Students here are not just keeping pace with the district — they're pulling ahead.

The survey data tells a story of deep relational trust: 100% of families report strong relationships, 94% trust their children's teachers, and 92% of teachers trust each other and the principal. Teacher instruction quality scores at 92%, well above the district average. Yet there's a tension here — chronic absenteeism sits at a concerning 70.3%, far above what's typical, and teacher-reported safety (89%) actually falls below both the district average (94.7%) and what parents perceive. Suspensions have been zero for three straight years, which reflects either excellent behavior management or a philosophical approach to discipline. The absenteeism pattern, combined with demographic disparities (Hispanic families at 48.8% chronic absence vs. white families at 92.6%), suggests some families face barriers the school hasn't fully cracked.

With 53% Black, 20% White, 14% Hispanic, and 10% multiracial students, this school's demographics closely mirror the neighborhood's diversity profile. The economic need index of 54.5% and 16% IEP population indicate a substantial number of students with complex learning needs — yet proficiency rates suggest these students are succeeding. PTA fundraising of $362 per student (nearly 8x the district average) signals engaged families who prioritize this school, and the 74% family survey response rate reflects genuine community buy-in.

East Flatbush-Remsen Village is a densely populated Brooklyn neighborhood with strong transit access (80.84 percentile) but lower family density (just 9% of households have children, among the lowest in the city). The area scores low on safety metrics and has elevated rates of asthma and lead exposure concerns. Median home values of $691,851 suggest gentrification pressures, while the 23.5% homeownership rate indicates most families rent. There are green spaces and community resources, but parents should know the neighborhood's safety scores are below average.

The neighborhood is pedestrian-friendly with good transit connections, though many families appear to commute from other areas given the low local household-with-children rate and the chronic absenteeism patterns.