P.S. 307 Daniel Hale Williams

P.S. 307 Daniel Hale Williams, located in Brooklyn's Vinegar Hill, serves students from Pre-K through 5th grade, known for its strong community feel and nurturing environment. Parents often praise the warm, communicative teachers and the school's commitment to making children feel they belong. The school offers a magnet program with a focus on STEM studies, incorporating hands-on projects and science labs, alongside enrichment activities like music, art, and Mandarin classes. It also provides extensive special education services, including a well-regarded Horizon program for students on the autism spectrum. Enrollment is smaller than the citywide median, and class sizes are notably low. However, academic proficiency in both ELA (27%) and Math (24%) is a significant concern, falling well below the citywide 25th percentile. While official parent surveys show overwhelmingly positive satisfaction, recent community concerns have been raised regarding leadership, academic decline, and safety. The school has a high percentage of students requiring special education services, well above the citywide median.