The School of Integrated Learning

Test scores place this school solidly above the District 17 average — ELA at 69.8% vs. the district's 60.5%, and math at 64.9% vs. 57.3%. The trajectory is the real story: from 2016 when only about one-third of students were proficient in either subject, the school has climbed steadily. Math saw an especially dramatic recovery, jumping from a pandemic dip of 33.6% in 2022 to 69.5% in 2024 before settling at 64.9% in 2025. Grade 8 students are performing at 79.6% in ELA, suggesting the school's approach compounds over time. Science at 44.8% lags behind the other subjects — parents interested in STEM pathways should ask about science department plans.

The survey data tells a remarkable story: nearly every parent and teacher trusts the leadership (97-99% across all trust measures), and 98% of teachers rate instruction quality as high. That's notably above the district average of 89% for teacher instruction quality. However, attendance is a puzzle — the 89.9% rate is slightly below district average, and a striking 65% of students are chronically absent. The chronic absence is notably higher for Black students (69.5%) than Hispanic students (47.6%), a disparity worth investigating. Suspensions ticked up to 5 in the latest year (2%), above the district average of 0.55%, though still low in absolute terms. The day-to-day feel appears positive based on trust scores, but chronic absenteeism suggests some families face logistical or engagement barriers.

This is a predominantly Black middle school (78%) with significant Hispanic representation (17%) in a neighborhood that's 42% BA+ educated. The 80% economic need index means most families qualify for free or reduced lunch, and a quarter of students have IEPs. With only 264 students across three grades, the school is intentionally small — class sizes average 22, just slightly above the district average. The diversity index of 37% reflects the primarily Black and Hispanic enrollment, though the neighborhood itself is more demographically diverse.

Crown Heights North offers excellent transit access (87th percentile) and is very family-dense (90th percentile), making it practical for commuters. The neighborhood has a high education orientation (77th percentile), with median home values over $1 million. Safety metrics show some concern — the safety score of 14 reflects elevated crime density. Families should note the neighborhood's stability score is low (6.9), indicating more transience than some adjacent areas. There are parks and community resources in the area, and the neighborhood's family focus is evident in the data.

The area is highly walkable with strong transit options — families from across Brooklyn and Manhattan can access the school via multiple subway lines. The neighborhood's family density suggests many students live within walking or short-ride distance.