Urban Action Academy

Academic proficiency data was not provided for this school, making a direct comparison to District 18's averages (58% ELA, 61% Math) difficult. However, the school offers AP Courses and maintains an average class size of 21.9 students, identical to the district average, suggesting similar instructional resources per student.

The survey data here tells a striking story. Teachers rate instruction quality at 97% (well above the district average of 90%), and nearly universal trust exists between teachers and principal (99%). Families also feel heard — parent-principal trust hits 96%. With zero suspensions and a parent satisfaction rate of 89%, the day-to-day feel appears collaborative and respectful. The tradeoff: only 15 teachers completed surveys, so these exceptionally high marks come from a small respondent pool.

This is a predominantly Black school in a neighborhood that's 75% Black with growing Hispanic representation. The student body is 75% Black, 16% Hispanic, 8% White, 1% Asian, and 1% Native American — reflecting the neighborhood's demographic makeup. With 25% of students receiving special education services and an economic need index of 82.9%, the school serves a high-need population. The diversity index of 45% is moderate, and the 58% family survey response rate indicates solid parent engagement.

Canarsie is a stable, family-oriented neighborhood in Southeast Brooklyn with a homeownership rate above 50% and median household income of $82,000 — above the city average. The area scores in the 57th percentile for safety and offers decent transit access (66th percentile). Education orientation scores a respectable 62, suggesting families here value schooling. However, only 14.6% of households have children, and the stability score is low (25th percentile), indicating a neighborhood in transition.

Families typically walk or drive to this school, as Canarsie is a residential area where most students live within the neighborhood.