P.S. 044 Marcus Garvey

P.S. 044 Marcus Garvey, also known as the Marcus Garvey Magnet School of Engineering and Design, serves students from 3-K through 5th grade in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. The school is notably small, with an enrollment of 97 students and a very low student-teacher ratio, fostering a close-knit community where students and teachers often know each other across grades. It emphasizes a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) curriculum, offering hands-on learning experiences such as LEGO robotics, VR, drone soccer, digital creativity, and culinary arts. Parents consistently report high satisfaction with the school, particularly regarding relationships with families and the overall school climate. The school maintains a very low suspension rate, indicating a positive and safe environment. However, academic proficiency rates in both ELA and Math are a concern, falling below the citywide 25th percentile. The school also serves a higher proportion of students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) compared to the citywide median. P.S. 044 requires uniforms and offers free after-school programs and early drop-off options.