At a Glance
A middle school with exceptional family and teacher trust scores in a family-oriented Bay Ridge neighborhood
Families who prioritize a school with strong trust between staff, families, and leadership — and who value community feel over published test scores. This school may appeal to parents in Bay Ridge seeking a middle school with genuine family engagement and inclusive programming for grades 6-7. Families should visit to understand the academic programming since proficiency data isn't available.
- Exceptional teacher trust scores — 100% of teachers report trusting leadership and rating instruction quality at the highest level
- Very high family engagement — 96% parent-teacher trust and 96% parent-principal trust indicate genuine partnership
- Strong survey participation — 88% family survey response rate shows broad parent involvement, and 100 families responded
- Middle school with special education programs — serves grades 6-7 plus SE, offering inclusive programming
- No academic proficiency data available — families cannot compare test scores to district averages
- Small teacher survey sample — only 12 teachers responded, so the perfect trust scores carry less statistical weight
- Below-average neighborhood safety score (44) — parents may want to visit the area at different times
- PTA fundraising is $57,500 total, which equals approximately $61 per student if enrollment matches district average — roughly equivalent to the district average of $61.10 per student
- Peer school comparisons unavailable — the 20K407 ranking among district peers cannot be determined from available data
Based on 2024-2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 20
With no academic proficiency data or a comparable quality score provided, positioning this school among its District 20 peers is difficult. The peer schools listed (Christa McAuliffe at 94/100, Madeleine Brennan at 83/100, and others ranging 80-82/100) suggest a competitive district, but this school's comparable metric is not available. What is clear is that the school's culture and climate metrics exceed typical averages — teacher instruction quality (100%) beats the district average of 92%, and parent satisfaction (94%) nearly matches the district average of 94%. The school appears to prioritize relationship-building and community cohesion.
Academic proficiency data was not provided for this school, making it difficult to directly assess student performance against district averages of 66% in ELA and 71% in Math. Families should inquire directly with the school about academic programming and student outcomes.
This school's culture and climate data is exceptionally strong across virtually every measured dimension. Parent satisfaction matches the district average at 94%, but more notably, parent-teacher trust and parent-principal trust both sit at 96% — indicating families feel genuinely connected to both teachers and leadership. Teachers report 100% instruction quality, 100% trust in the principal, and 100% collegial trust among staff. This level of alignment between families, teachers, and leadership is rare and suggests a cohesive, supportive school environment. The family survey response rate of 88% is high, indicating strong engagement, though the teacher survey only captured 12 responses, making those perfect scores less statistically robust.
The school serves middle school students in grades 6-7 plus special education programs. Bay Ridge is a predominantly working-to-middle-class neighborhood with a median household income of $88,898 and a relatively low 11.5% poverty rate. Half of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting an education-oriented community. The neighborhood is notably family-dense at the 79th percentile, though only 18.8% of households have children — suggesting many young families without school-age children. The school likely draws from this educated, family-focused population.
Bay Ridge offers a family-friendly environment with strong transit options (78th percentile) and high education orientation (75th percentile). The neighborhood has seen some development, with a median home value over $912,000, though homeownership rates are moderate at 37.5%. Safety scores (44) are below average, which is a consideration for families evaluating the area. The neighborhood offers parks, local businesses, and community resources typical of a stable Brooklyn enclave.
Bay Ridge is generally walkable with good access to local shops and services. The area has decent public transit connections, making it accessible without a car for many families living in the broader neighborhood.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 100 families responded (88% rate)
PTA Fundraising
Source: DOE Local Law 171 disclosure
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is School of Technology, Arts, and Research a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for School of Technology, Arts, and Research yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 6 to 7 in Bay Ridge.
- What grades does School of Technology, Arts, and Research serve?
- School of Technology, Arts, and Research serves grades 6 to 7.
- Is School of Technology, Arts, and Research public, charter, or private?
- School of Technology, Arts, and Research is a public school in NYC Community School District 20.
- What neighborhood is School of Technology, Arts, and Research in?
- School of Technology, Arts, and Research is in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
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