Evergreen Middle School for Urban Exploration

Evergreen Middle School for Urban Exploration in Bushwick, Brooklyn, serves grades 6-8 with a mission to nurture independent and creative thinkers through authentic learning experiences. The school is known for its exceptionally positive and respectful atmosphere, with students feeling safe and able to confide in teachers. Parents express very high satisfaction, and the school boasts an excellent safety and school climate rating, alongside strong relationships with families. A standout feature is its Edible Schoolyard, where students engage in farm-to-table learning, growing and cooking sustainable food. The school also offers one-to-one laptops, Computer Science for All, Civics for All, and Regents courses in Algebra and Living Environment, with a high percentage of students taking accelerated coursework, well above the citywide median. While the school maintains an above-average attendance rate, state test proficiency in both ELA and Math is below citywide benchmarks. Evergreen Middle School also hosts a Spanish Dual Language program, aiming for student fluency in both languages.