News Summary
Recent data highlights significant academic progress in Brooklyn’s public schools, with notable increases in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Math. Many schools are outperforming citywide averages, reflecting a positive trend in student achievement. Highlights include top schools such as PS 11, which achieved impressive pass rates, and ongoing anticipations regarding charter school performance. The report underscores both successes and the need for continued focus on educational excellence amid broader statewide concerns.
Brooklyn – Recent data reveals notable academic progress in Brooklyn’s public schools, as indicated by the 2025 standardized test scores for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. These results showcase marked improvements, with many schools in Brooklyn outperforming the citywide averages in both subjects.
Citywide, New York City public school students in grades 3 to 8 demonstrated growth in Math and ELA scores in 2025. Math scores saw an increase of 3.5 points, with 57% of students meeting or exceeding the standards. In ELA, scores rose by 7 points, with 56% of students achieving the necessary benchmarks. These figures are particularly significant as they reflect a broader trend of academic improvement among younger students.
Focusing specifically on Brooklyn, the majority of local schools reported enhancements in their ELA test scores from the previous year. The performance in ELA was especially strong, with top-performing schools including PS 11 in Clinton Hill, earning an impressive 97% pass rate. Other high-achieving schools included PS 172 in Bay Ridge at 94%, PS 8 in Brooklyn Heights at 91%, PS 29 in Cobble Hill at 91%, and both PS 31 and PS 34 in Greenpoint, each also with a 91% pass rate. These local ELA rates are markedly higher than the citywide average of 56%, exceeding it by more than 35 points.
Similarly, two-thirds of Brooklyn schools saw an upward trend in Math passing rates. The leaders in Math performance mirrored those of ELA, with PS 11 once again at the forefront with a 97% pass rate, followed by PS 8 at 91%, and PS 29 and PS 172, both achieving around 90%. These Math results are also significantly higher than the citywide average of 57%, exceeding it by at least 30 points.
Parents seeking to understand their child’s performance can access individual test scores through their respective school accounts. The detailed results provide families with essential information regarding their child’s academic standing and areas where additional support may be needed.
Charter school results, which are set to be released at a later date, are anticipated to continue showcasing strong performance in the region. Preliminary data indicates that local charter schools have outperformed public schools in Brooklyn’s District 13 and 15 across both ELA and Math. Notably, Success Academy Cobble Hill achieved an exceptional Math score of 97.9%, surpassing all public and charter schools in those districts and highlighting the competitive nature of education within the area.
Across New York City as a whole, 53% of students are reported to have met or exceeded standards in Math, while only 49% achieved similar results in ELA. Despite the positive trends observed in Brooklyn, the overall report highlights a concerning decline in student performance statewide, prompting educators and policymakers to consider more intensive academic support strategies to bolster future outcomes.
This 2025 testing data underscores significant achievement among Brooklyn public schools in a challenging academic environment, showcasing a brighter outlook for student performance while also emphasizing the need for sustained focus on educational excellence across the board.
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- Brooklyn Bridge Parents: NY State Test Results 2025 for Public Schools
- Wikipedia: Education in New York City
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- Google Search: New York City education statistics
- Brooklyn Bridge Parents: NY State Test Results 2024 for Charter Schools
- Google Scholar: New York education improvement
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Education
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