P.S. 184 Newport

P.S. 184 Newport, a PK-8 school in Brooklyn, operates under the motto "Where Excellence Is Expected and Greatness Is Created," aiming to foster future leaders through a community-focused approach. The school emphasizes collective responsibility among parents, staff, students, and the wider community to raise student achievement and improve instructional practices. It offers a variety of elective classes during the school day, including Dance, Instrumental Music, Technology/Coding, STEM, and Drumline. Students also have the option to take Integrated Algebra in preparation for Regents exams. As a Community Learning School, P.S. 184 Newport provides access to a wide array of additional resources and partners with organizations like Victory Music and Dance and the Italian American Civil Rights League for after-school support, academic enrichment, and extracurricular activities such as Marching Band, Majorettes, Leadership, STEM, and Basketball. Parent sentiment is notably positive, with high favorable ratings across various aspects of the school experience. However, academic proficiency in both ELA and Math is a significant concern, falling well below the citywide 25th percentile. The school's instruction and performance rating is "Needs Improvement." Student survey results indicate concerns regarding school cleanliness, bullying, and the frequency of physical fights. Additionally, the school reports 0% accelerated coursework, which is at the citywide minimum. Despite these academic challenges, some parents and community members have highlighted the dedication of teachers.