P.S. 188 Michael E. Berdy

P.S. 188 Michael E. Berdy is a small elementary school in Brooklyn, serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade. Known as the Michael E. Berdy School for the Arts, it emphasizes a commitment to creating an environment that respects and appreciates diverse cultural backgrounds, aiming to nurture students to their fullest potential. The school serves a community with a high proportion of students from low-income backgrounds and a higher-than-average percentage of students with disabilities. Parents express overwhelmingly positive satisfaction with the school, its leadership, and the education provided. The school also maintains an excellent record with no suspensions. However, academic proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math are below the citywide 25th percentile, indicating areas for growth. While official parent feedback is very strong, some external sentiment has raised concerns regarding the learning environment and student safety. The school offers a specialized Horizon program to support students with autism.