Legacy School of the Arts

Legacy School of the Arts is a small, arts-themed middle school in Brooklyn, serving grades 6-8 with an enrollment of 163 students. The school emphasizes a learner-centered approach, aiming to foster self-confidence, thoughtful decision-making, and academic and social growth through a blend of rigorous academics and robust arts education. Students are exposed to various arts in 6th grade, including visual art, dance, theater, and music, before specializing in 7th and 8th grades. The school also prioritizes social-emotional development, with all students participating in small group advisories led by mentors. The student body includes a high percentage of students with economic need (95%) and students with disabilities (33%), both well above citywide medians. Academic proficiency in both ELA (35%) and Math (20%) is a concern, with scores well below the citywide 25th percentile. While parent satisfaction is reported as high, student feedback indicates concerns about safety and bullying, with a significant portion of students reporting bullying occurs frequently. Teacher satisfaction and recommendation rates are also notably below citywide averages. The school shares a building with P.S. 190 Sheffield.