School of Science & Technology

Test scores at School of Science & Technology have climbed substantially over the past nine years — ELA proficiency rose from 29.4% in 2016 to 51% in 2025, while math improved from 20.8% to 50.7% over the same period. Yet the school still trails the district average by roughly 10 percentage points in both subjects, and the overall quality score of 2.03 out of 4 falls below the district average of 2.43. Performance varies significantly by grade: third and fifth graders perform strongly in both subjects (around 55-58% proficiency), while fourth graders lag considerably at 40% ELA and 37% math — a pattern that suggests uneven instruction or support as students move up.

The school's climate data presents a mixed picture. Families report exceptionally high trust in teachers and the principal (96-97%) and give strong marks for instruction quality (91%) and safety (96%). Strong relationships between adults and families register a perfect 100%. However, teacher trust in leadership is notably lower — only 77% of teachers trust the principal, and collegial trust among teachers sits at 73%. These internal trust gaps could affect staff morale and consistency. Discipline is exemplary: zero suspensions in the past two years, a sharp decline from one suspension in 2021-22.

The school serves 511 students in a predominantly Black and Hispanic community. Half the student body is Black (54%), just over a quarter is Hispanic (27%), and the remaining students are Asian (10%), White (6%), multiracial (2%), and Native American (1%). With a diversity index of 68% and an economic need index of 78.8% — indicating high poverty — the school serves a population facing significant socioeconomic challenges. Nearly a quarter of students (22%) have IEPs, suggesting robust special education services. PTA fundraising is minimal at just $5 per student, far below the district average of $56 per student, which may limit extracurricular offerings and parent-community events.

Flatbush is a densely populated, family-oriented Brooklyn neighborhood with excellent public transit (78th percentile) and high family density (90th percentile). However, the area scores very low on stability (16th percentile) and health environment (20th percentile), with elevated rates of childhood asthma and lead exposure. The median home value of $888,285 reflects the broader Brooklyn real estate market, but only 13% of residents own homes — the neighborhood is overwhelmingly rental. Education orientation sits at a moderate 56th percentile, suggesting this is a working-class area where schools may not be the central community institution.

Families typically walk or take public transit to this zoned school, as the neighborhood has strong subway and bus connections. The area is pedestrian-friendly but parents should be aware of the elevated crime density and collision rates when route-planning.