The School For Future Leaders

Test scores here are solid and have climbed meaningfully over the past decade — ELA rose from 57% in 2016 to 72% in 2025, while math jumped from 75% to 83% over the same period. Both subjects now sit well above the District 20 averages (66% ELA, 71% math), and the school's overall quality rating of 3.11 out of 4 also exceeds the district average of 2.75. Grade-level data shows strong performance across the board, with fifth-graders leading in ELA (79%) and math (84%). The school clearly prepares students for middle school — families in this zone are getting an academic leg up compared to the broader district.

Parent satisfaction is exceptional at 97%, with nearly unanimous trust in both teachers (99%) and the principal (98%). Teachers report near-universal confidence in instruction quality (99%) and safety (98%), though the tiny teacher sample (just 40 responses) makes these numbers less reliable than the family surveys (516 responses). Attendance is notably strong at 97.3% against a district average of 94.2%, and discipline has been pristine — zero suspensions for the past two years after one suspension in 2021-22. The chronic absenteeism figures appear to be reported as a positive (students present), not as a problem metric. The day-to-day feel is clearly one of stability and trust, with families actively engaged and students showing up.

This is a heavily Asian-identifying school (84%), with smaller Hispanic (11%) and white (6%) populations — a demographic profile that mirrors the neighborhood's character in Dyker Heights. The economic need index of 83.4% is relatively high, indicating many students come from lower-income households, yet the school achieves strong academic outcomes. Total enrollment sits at 475 students across grades K-5, with class sizes averaging 25 — exactly matching the district average. PTA fundraising is modest at $22 per student (about $10,600 total), well below the district average of $61 per student, which may reflect either less fundraising activity or different giving norms in this community.

Dyker Heights is a predominantly residential Brooklyn neighborhood known for its quiet, family-oriented streets and a mix of single-family homes and apartment buildings. The median home value of nearly $1.1 million reflects its desirability, while the median household income of $77,000 and 52% homeownership rate suggest a stable, middle-class community. The neighborhood scores well on family density (77th percentile) and education orientation (66th percentile), indicating lots of families with children and a community that values schools. Safety scores are moderate (56th percentile), and transit access (64th percentile) is decent for getting around Brooklyn and into Manhattan.

Dyker Heights is a walkable neighborhood where many families live within a short distance of the school. Students from the zoned area likely walk or are driven by parents, with limited public transit options directly at the door but reasonable bus service in the broader area.