The Brooklyn New School, P.S. 146

Test score data was not provided in this dataset, so a direct academic performance comparison to district averages is unavailable. However, with teacher instruction quality rated at 99% — significantly above the district average of 89% — the instructional foundation appears strong. The school's small class size (25 students, nearly matching the district average of 24.9) allows for personalized attention.

The survey results here are extraordinary: 100% of families report strong relationships, 99% of teachers feel safe at work, and trust scores between parents, teachers, and leadership all hover around 96-97%. There have been zero suspensions for three consecutive years. However, the attendance picture is concerning — the 92.9% attendance rate is slightly below the district average, and chronic absenteeism at 79.2% is remarkably high, with notable disparities across racial groups (90.5% for white students vs. 58.8% for Hispanic students). This suggests the school culture is warm and trusting, but getting students to show up consistently remains a significant challenge.

The student body is notably diverse with a diversity index of 81%, though the demographics skew whiter (40%) than many district schools. About 22% of students are Hispanic, 16% Black, 16% multiracial, and 5% Asian. Thirty percent of students have IEPs, which is higher than many peer schools. The economic need index of 36.4% is relatively moderate for the area. PTA fundraising of $228 per student is about half the district average of $491, which may reflect the neighborhood's demographics or different fundraising cultures.

Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook is one of Brooklyn's most affluent, education-oriented neighborhoods. Median household income approaches $140,000, and 67.6% of residents have bachelor's degrees or higher. The family density score of 85.82 reflects a community built around children. However, the safety score of 50.57 is barely average, and the area scores poorly on health environment indicators, including elevated lead rates (20%) and asthma emergency department rates (104 per 1,000). Transit access (41.76) is moderate.

The neighborhood is highly walkable, with many families arriving on foot. However, the area's popularity means street parking can be challenging during drop-off and pickup times.