The Fresh Creek School

Test scores at The Fresh Creek School are striking—ELA proficiency at 82.9% and Math at 67.5% both far exceed the District 19 averages of roughly 49% each, placing this school among the top performers in its district. The overall quality score of 3.01/4 also significantly outpaces the district average of 1.94. However, score trends show notable volatility: Math jumped dramatically from 61% (2022) to 77% (2024) then dropped to 67.5% in 2025, while ELA rose steadily before a dip from 60.9% (2023) to 45.5% (2024) then surged to 82.9% (2025). Grade-level data shows Grade 4 leading in both subjects (92% ELA, 84.6% Math), while Grade 5 Math lags at 50%.

The school's culture data is exceptional and unusual: 100% parent satisfaction, 100% parent-teacher trust, 100% parent-principal trust, and 91% teacher-reported safety create an environment where families and staff feel highly aligned. Teacher instruction quality rates at 93%, well above the district average of 88%. Perhaps most notably, the school has maintained a zero suspension rate for three consecutive years (2021-24), with zero total suspensions recorded. Teacher collegial trust sits at 84%, slightly lower than other metrics but still strong. Family survey response rate of 89% indicates strong engagement.

The school serves 155 students in a predominantly Black (67%) and Hispanic (30%) community, reflecting the Canarsie neighborhood's demographics. With an economic need index of 91.8%—indicating nearly all students face economic challenges—and 19% of students receiving IEP services, the population represents a high-need community. The diversity index of 43% is moderate. Parent engagement through fundraising shows modest PTA contributions of $19 per student, slightly above the district average of $18.50.

Canarsie is a stable, family-oriented Brooklyn neighborhood known for its residential character and high homeownership rate (50.5%). The median home value of $688,449 reflects a middle-market community, while the relatively low poverty rate of 12.8% suggests economic stability compared to surrounding areas. The neighborhood scores moderately on family density (56th percentile) and education orientation (62nd percentile), indicating a community where families with children are present and value education. Transit access scores 65.9, offering reasonable connectivity. Safety indicators show some concerns: crime density and collision rates are elevated, and childhood asthma rates (104.4 per 10,000) are notable, though lead exposure rates (12.8%) are moderate.

As a zoned neighborhood school serving the Canarsie community, most families walk or drive their children to school. The area's residential character and moderate transit scores mean the school is accessible to local families but may require transportation arrangements for those coming from outside the immediate area.