The top reported proficiency rate is 58% in Math. The lowest is 44% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on New York City Geographic District #22
NYC Geographic District #22 covers a set of neighborhoods in Brooklyn, serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve. The district enrolls a substantial student population with considerable racial and ethnic diversity. White students make up the largest share of the enrollment, followed by Asian students, Black students, and Hispanic students, with smaller populations of other backgrounds.
The district's academic performance shows a clear pattern: elementary grades perform better than middle grades, with proficiency dropping noticeably starting in grade six. In the early grades, roughly two-thirds of students demonstrate proficiency in math, with reading proficiency running slightly lower. By middle school, math proficiency dips to roughly half of students in grade eight, and reading proficiency follows a similar trajectory. Science proficiency is the weakest area, with less than half of students meeting the standard in both grade five and grade eight assessments.
This profile is typical of urban public school systems where early literacy and numeracy instruction tends to be relatively stronger, but students encounter a more pronounced gap as content becomes more advanced and abstract. The decline is worth noting. A parent evaluating the district for an elementary-age child would likely see acceptable performance, but a family considering it for middle school or high school entry may want to look into the district's specific approaches to supporting students through the transition to more complex academics.
Chronic absenteeism sits at a level above the midpoint for the county, meaning it is lower than the typical district in Kings County, though still substantial enough to warrant attention. The district does not report free-or-reduced-price-lunch rates, special education enrollment, or English learner enrollment in the available data, so a fuller picture of the student support landscape is incomplete.
The district operates a diverse portfolio of schools, including traditional elementary, middle, and high schools alongside some specialized options such as Brooklyn College Academy and Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences. High school students also have access to alternative pathways like Origins High School and Professional Pathways High School. The existence of these choices means that families have some flexibility within the district, though access to specific programs may depend on application, testing, or zoning rules that would need clarification with individual schools.
State testing data on which this assessment rests was collected in spring 2025. A parent should reach out to the district directly for current information on program offerings, enrollment policies, and school-specific supports, particularly if academic performance data influences their decision.
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