P.S./I.S. 30 Mary White Ovington

Test scores at P.S./I.S. 30 fall below the District 20 average — ELA proficiency sits at 55.9% versus the district's 66.2%, and math at 53.4% versus 71.2%. The school scores 2.19 out of 4 overall, compared to the district average of 2.75. However, there's a notable pattern by grade: elementary performance (grades 3-5) is solid, with grade 5 math at 61.1% and ELA at 68.6%, while middle school grades dip significantly, particularly grade 6 (ELA 39.8%, math 40.7%). The long-term trend shows some volatility — math peaked at 55.9% in 2019, dropped to 40.5% in 2022, and has recovered to 53.4% in 2025, while ELA has improved from a 2024 low of 46.4% to 55.9% currently.

The school shows a notable split between strong family satisfaction and weaker teacher-leadership trust. Parents give high marks: 88% satisfied overall, 95% trust teachers, and 94% trust the principal. Teachers report 87% instruction quality and 92% safety perception. However, teacher-principal trust sits at only 73% — notably below district averages — and only 65 teachers completed the survey. Attendance is a real challenge: while the overall rate is 92.1%, chronic absenteeism is a striking 72.2%, far above district norms. Discipline is minimal with just 8 suspensions (1%), stable over three years. The day-to-day feel seems to be one where families feel welcome and connected, but staff morale may have some fractures.

The student body is predominantly white (41%) and Hispanic (37%), with 19% Asian and 21% students receiving special education services. Economic need is high at 75.3%, which exceeds what Bay Ridge's neighborhood poverty rate (11.5%) might suggest — likely reflecting the school's zoned population including some higher-need areas. The diversity index of 67% is moderate. This is a large school (962 students, average class size 25), drawing from a neighborhood where families with children make up 18.8% of households and half of adults hold a BA+ degree.

Bay Ridge is a well-established Brooklyn neighborhood with strong transit connections (78.54 transit score), high family density (79.31), and a median home value of $912,766. It's home to many young families — households with children represent 18.8% of the area. Education orientation is high at 75.48, reflecting the neighborhood's focus on schools. However, safety scores are lower (44.06), with crime density and collision rates above ideal levels. The area offers parks, restaurants, and good subway access, making it practical for families.

Bay Ridge is walkable, with families typically walking or taking public transit — the neighborhood has strong subway access and relatively flat terrain