Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business

J.H.S. 057 Whitelaw Reid, also known as M.S. 57, is a small Brooklyn middle school serving grades 6-8 with an enrollment of 78 students. The school shares its building with two high schools. It is known for fostering a "family" environment, emphasizing social-emotional development, critical thinking, and providing unique experiences such as Broadway plays, overnight trips, and various sports. The school also has a focus on arts and business, offering classes in dance, visual arts, and theater. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, particularly regarding strong relationships with the school community, which is rated "Excellent." Academically, the school faces significant challenges, with ELA and Math proficiency rates well below citywide medians, and the share of students in accelerated coursework is also below average. While the overall safety and school climate are rated "Good," student surveys indicate that a notable portion of students report experiencing bullying, physical altercations, and some drug or gang activity. The school also has a high suspension rate.