School of Earth Exploration and Discovery Harlem (SEED Harlem)

School of Earth Exploration and Discovery Harlem (SEED Harlem) is a small middle school in Manhattan, serving grades 6-8, which opened in Fall 2020. The school emphasizes active exploration, project-based learning, outdoor experiences, and hands-on approaches, aiming to immerse students in understanding earth systems and societies. It seeks to foster curiosity, critical thinking, and a passion for lifelong learning within a vibrant and nurturing community. The school has a uniform policy, reflecting its values of professionalism, unity, and excellence. Academically, the school's state test proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math are significantly below citywide averages, with math proficiency at the citywide minimum and ELA proficiency well below the 25th percentile. The percentage of students in accelerated coursework is also below the citywide median. While some students report feeling safe in hallways, a notable percentage also perceive bullying as frequent. Teachers generally view the principal as an effective manager, though the rate of teachers recommending the school to families is slightly below the citywide average. The school has experienced administrative turnover in its early years.