Lamad Academy Charter School

Lamad Academy Charter School in Brooklyn serves middle school students in grades 6-8, with a smaller enrollment of 172 students. The school's mission is to prepare and inspire students for advanced mathematics and science education through a rigorous, standards-based curriculum that integrates STEM and digital literacy across all subjects. The student body is diverse, with a higher proportion of English Language Learners and students with disabilities compared to citywide averages, and a significant percentage of students with economic need. Academic proficiency in both ELA (46%) and Math (44%) is above the citywide 25th percentile but falls below the median. The school offers extended day and extended year programming to support students in overcoming academic deficits. Beyond core academics, Lamad Academy provides a range of extracurricular activities including STEAM, chess, athletics, arts, African drumming, and an international travel program. Students report feeling safe in the school environment, with 93% feeling safe in hallways, well above the citywide average. Teachers express strong satisfaction, with 100% recommending the school to other families. The school operates as a charter and shares a campus.