New York City Geographic District #21

New York City Geographic District #21 is home to 40 schools, including 22 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 12 high schools. The district serves a diverse student population with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant level of economic need.

The district has a mix of high-performing and low-performing schools. Is 228 David A Boody and Is 98 Bay Academy are standout middle schools, ranking in the top 5% and 2% of New York middle schools, respectively, with strong test scores. Similarly, Ps 100 Coney Island School (The) and Ps 253 are high-performing elementary schools in the top 20% and 15% of New York elementary schools. However, many other schools in the district struggle with low proficiency rates, especially in math.

The high schools in the district, including Edward R Murrow High School, John Dewey High School, and Abraham Lincoln High School, have an average four-year graduation rate on par with the state average, but face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates. The district's academic performance and student needs highlight the importance of targeted interventions and support to help raise achievement levels across all schools in New York City Geographic District #21.