The Detective WenJian Liu School of Civics and Entrepreneurship

As a kindergarten and first-grade school in its early years, The Detective WenJian Liu School doesn't yet have state test scores to report. The school is too young to show academic trends, but its existence within District 20 — where the district averages 66% ELA and 71% math proficiency — suggests strong academic expectations will eventually apply. For now, families choose this school for its early childhood focus and community feel rather than proven test performance.

The survey data here is remarkable: 99% parent-teacher trust and 97% parent-principal trust are nearly off the charts. Parent satisfaction matches the district average at 94%, but the depth of trust — especially between families and teachers — suggests a collaborative, respectful school environment. The teacher survey had only 3 responses, which makes those findings less reliable, but the family-side data is robust with 29 responses and a 94% response rate. There's no suspension data to evaluate discipline approach, and the school is too new to show climate trends.

The school draws from its zoned catchment in Dyker Heights, a neighborhood where 51.7% of residents own homes and the median home value exceeds $1 million. About 26% of households have children, and 34.4% of residents have a BA+ education — moderate by NYC standards. The PTA raised $3,260.50 total in 2024-25, which works out to far less than the district average of $61.10 per student, suggesting limited fundraising capacity or parent wealth relative to other District 20 schools. This is a working-to-middle-class community with strong roots.

Dyker Heights is a quiet, residential Brooklyn neighborhood known for its tree-lined blocks and detached homes. Safety scores are moderate (56th percentile), transit access is decent (64th percentile), and family density is high (77th percentile). The area has a community feel with local shops and restaurants along 13th and 14th Avenues. Parks and playgrounds are accessible, though not abundant. The median home value of $1.09 million reflects its desirability for families.

Very walkable for zoned families — most students live within the neighborhood and walk to school. The 13th Avenue location is accessible from surrounding blocks without major traffic crossings.