Brownsville Collaborative Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 85 WATKINS STREET · Brooklyn
GREGORY JACKSON, Principal · 718-495-1202
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Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, serving grades 6-8, is recognized for its focus on Agriculture and Technology, aiming to provide students with a competitive edge through a wide array of Regents courses and hands-on experiences. The school demonstrates strong academic performance in mathematics, with 77% of students achieving proficiency, which is well above the citywide median. English Language Arts proficiency is near the citywide median at 53%. The curriculum is enriched with programs like STEM robotics, hydroponics, entrepreneurship, and a variety of extracurriculars including dance, martial arts, culinary arts, and a Broadway Jr. program. Parents express overwhelmingly positive sentiment regarding the school environment. The school is noted for its unique "culture of learning," often featuring multiple educators in classrooms to facilitate small group instruction. Facilities include hydroponic labs and technology labs with 3D printers. The campus is accessible to families seven days a week until 10 PM, fostering a strong community connection. While students generally feel safe with safety agents, some survey responses indicate concerns about school cleanliness, bullying, and physical altercations. The school shares a building with PS 298 and is partially accessible.
Academics
State test proficiency rates and acceleration.
ELA proficiency
53%
Math proficiency
77%
Sports & PSAL teams
[5]2 teams offered.
Boys
Other
CHAMPS teams (middle-school recreational) are highlighted.
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
84%13% response rate
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.
Brownsville Collaborative Middle School for Sports and Social Justice
Program code K363L · Cycle 2024-2025
70 applicants · 68 seats last year; every priority group with applicants received offers.
Spending
Total spend
$9.0MStudents: 273
Location & commute
Where the school is and how to get there.