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P.S. K369 - Coy L. Cox School

383 STATE STREET

At a Glance

A K-12 District 75 school where every student has an IEP, set in one of Brooklyn's most transit-rich corridors

Best suited for

Families whose child has an IEP and wants continuity from pre-K through high school in a calm, transit-accessible building — and who are comfortable asking pointed questions about services, communication, and enrichment given the parent-survey gap.

What stands out

  • 100% of students have an IEP — this is a District 75 specialized program, not a general-education zoned school
  • P-12 grade span lets students stay in one school community for up to 14 years, with related-service continuity
  • Zero suspensions — a meaningful data point given that students with disabilities are suspended at higher rates citywide
  • 96% teacher-reported safety and 91% teacher-principal trust suggest a stable, well-led staff culture
  • Three subway lines within five minutes make commuting from anywhere in Brooklyn realistic

Things to consider

  • PTA fundraising was just $14 per student last year vs. a district average of $491 — parent fundraising capacity is thin and enrichment budgets are likely smaller as a result
  • Parent satisfaction at 85% sits eight points below the 93% district average — ask current families what's driving the gap (communication? services? progress?)
  • District 75 placements require a specific IEP recommendation through the DOE process — this isn't a school you "choose" off a list
  • Total enrollment of 489 across 14 grade levels means small cohorts, especially in the upper grades
  • Class size of 25 is roughly average; ask about adult-to-student ratios given the 100% IEP population

Based on 2024-25 data

School SummaryDistrict 15

The peer schools listed (P.S. 172, Success Academy Cobble Hill, P.S. 039) are all general-education programs, so direct score comparisons aren't apples-to-apples — Coy L. Cox is a District 75 specialized school, not a typical District 15 zoned school. Within the District 75 universe, the zero-suspensions figure and high teacher trust would put it among the more stable programs.

Academics

Limited data

State proficiency data is not reported for this school in the figures provided, which is consistent with District 75 programs that use alternate assessments aligned to students' individualized goals rather than grade-level ELA and math tests. The school does not publish a comparable proficiency rate against the district's 65% ELA / 63% math averages. Class size of 25 is essentially in line with the district average of 24.9, even though every student here is on an IEP — a meaningful detail given the additional support needs.

Culture

moderate

Zero suspensions and 96% teacher-reported safety point to a calm, well-managed building where discipline isn't the headline issue. Teachers give leadership strong marks (91% trust the principal, 91% rate instruction quality highly), suggesting staff feel supported and well-led. Parent satisfaction at 85% trails the 93% district average, even though parent trust in teachers and the principal both sit at 93% — a pattern that can show up when families appreciate the people but want more communication, services, or progress updates. The 23% family survey response rate (109 families) is healthy engagement for a specialized school.

Community

The student body is 49% Black, 33% Hispanic, 10% white, 7% Asian, with most students coming from economically high-need households (economic need index near 90). That's a sharp contrast with the surrounding census tract, where median household income is over $150,000 and 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — a reminder that District 75 schools draw students from across the borough, not just the neighborhood on the map. The school's diversity index of 68% reflects a student body that is majority students of color but not as concentrated as some Brooklyn District 75 sites.

Neighborhood

Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill

The Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill area around the school is one of Brooklyn's most affluent and educated neighborhoods, with a median household income above $150,000, a bachelor's-degree rate over 73%, and a median home value close to $1.5 million — though only about a quarter of households own their home and just 15% have children at home, which is typical of a dense, young-professional corridor. The school fits inside that high-rise, transit-first landscape rather than a residential block.

Three subway stations sit within a five-minute walk: Hoyt-Schermerhorn (A, C, G) about three minutes, Nevins St (2, 3, 4, 5) about four minutes, and DeKalb Av (B, Q, R) about five minutes — easily the most transit-accessible school profile you'll find in the borough.

Survey Results

Family Feedback
Satisfaction
85%
Teacher Trust
93%
Principal Trust
93%
Relationships
n/a
Teacher Perspective
Instruction
91%
Principal Trust
91%
Collegial Trust
91%
Safety
96%

NYC School Survey (2025) · 109 families responded (23% rate)

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Diverse
33%Hispanic/Latino
49%Black
10%White
7%Asian
1%Multi-Racial

NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23

PTA Fundraising

2024-25
$6,844
total raised
$14
per student

Source: DOE Local Law 171 disclosure

Discipline

0suspensions

NYSED Student & Educator Database

Economic Need & Special Populations

Economic Need Index
89.9%
IEP Students
100%

How to get in, step by step

P.S. K369 - Coy L. Cox School is a District 75 school, part of the city's network of programs for students with significant disabilities. There's no application to file: a child is placed here when their IEP recommends a District 75 setting.

  1. 1Talk with your child's IEP team about the setting the IEP recommends.
  2. 2If it recommends a District 75 program, the DOE offers the seat — ask the team which programs they're considering and visit them.

District 75 is the city's citywide district for students with significant disabilities. In the DOE's words, it provides “highly specialized instructional support” for students with challenges such as autism, significant cognitive delays, emotional disabilities, sensory impairments and multiple disabilities.

Its classes run in schools where every student has an IEP, as special classes inside District 1–32 schools, in general education classrooms, and in agencies, hospitals and at home. The IEP team, which includes you, recommends the program and class size.

From NYC Public Schools' District 75 page, read October 17, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is P.S. K369 - Coy L. Cox School a good school?
Published quality ratings aren't available for P.S. K369 - Coy L. Cox School yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades Pre-K to 12 in Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill.
What grades does P.S. K369 - Coy L. Cox School serve?
P.S. K369 - Coy L. Cox School serves grades Pre-K to 12.
How do students get into P.S. K369 - Coy L. Cox School?
P.S. K369 - Coy L. Cox School is a District 75 school, part of the city's citywide district for students with significant disabilities. There's no application: a child is placed here when their IEP team recommends a District 75 setting.
Is P.S. K369 - Coy L. Cox School public, charter, or private?
P.S. K369 - Coy L. Cox School is a public school in District 75, the city's citywide special education district.
What neighborhood is P.S. K369 - Coy L. Cox School in?
P.S. K369 - Coy L. Cox School is in Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill, Brooklyn.