School of the Future Brooklyn
Grades 6-8 · 574 Dumont Avenue · Brooklyn
Zetelia Valmon, Principal · 718-345-5190
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School of the Future Brooklyn is a small middle school in East New York, serving grades 6-8 with an enrollment of 116 students. It is a college-preparatory institution with a strong STEAM focus, integrating science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics into its curriculum. The school utilizes innovative Z-Space labs for immersive 3D learning and emphasizes culturally responsive curricula, critical thinking, and communication skills through college tours and real-world experiences. Academically, the school's ELA proficiency (37%) and math proficiency (24%) are below the citywide 25th percentile, indicating areas for growth. While some external reviews suggest students may not feel consistently challenged, recent student testimonials on the school's website highlight increased academic rigor and motivation. The school serves a higher proportion of students with disabilities and economically disadvantaged students compared to citywide averages, and parents appreciate its approach to special education. Parent sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with an "Excellent" rating for relationships with families and nearly all parents reporting positive experiences in surveys. However, student surveys reveal concerns regarding school climate, with a significant portion of students reporting that bullying occurs and that conflicts are not always resolved fairly.
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- School of the Future Brooklyn Official Data · 2023-2024
Academics
State test proficiency rates and acceleration.
ELA proficiency
37%
Math proficiency
24%
Community & climate
Demographics, attendance, school survey results, and DOE quality ratings.
Quality signals
DOE quality-rating labels are skewed across the system; read them relative to the citywide distribution in our .
Parent survey · overall positive
Admissions
Seats, applicants, and admissions method from the most recent cycle. Where the school enrolls separate tracks (general ed, students with disabilities, specialized education), each track is shown on its own row, with its priority order beneath it.
School of the Future Brooklyn
Program code K663L · Cycle 2024-2025
58 applicants · 72 seats last year; every priority group with applicants received offers.
Spending
Total spend
$5.1MStudents: 119
Location & commute
Where the school is and how to get there.