Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School

Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) serves 6-8.

Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School's (Bees) student-teacher ratio is 8:1.

The school’s minority student enrollment is 99%.

The student population is made up of 46% female students and 54% male students.

The school enrolls 99% economically disadvantaged students.

Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

251 Macdougal St, Brooklyn, NY

Ocean Hill Neighborhood

New York City Geographic District No. 23

151 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Craig Garber

Student Teacher Ratio
8:1

Math Proficiency
12%

Reading Proficiency
37%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

37%

Math Proficiency

12%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 8:1 Teachers 20	Full Time Teachers 20
Teachers in First or Second Year 28.6%

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Very Low

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

112:1

Student Diversity

Female 54%	Male 46%
Economically disadvantaged 100%	Black 68%
Female 54%	Male 46%
Hispanic 26.7%	Limited English proficient 14%
Asian or Pacific Islander 2.7%	Native American 2%
Two or more races <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

7/3/2025

My child reported an instance of being reprimanded by their teacher, which resulted in emotional distress.Furthermore, the individual expressed concerns regarding perceived preferential treatment of certain students by instructors, which, in their opinion, warrants a negative assessment of the insti...

5.0 parent

12/23/2023

My daughter attends this school and I have never seen her so excited to leave the house every morning. This school cares about the student's mental health and education. Although I am a new parent, I feel very welcomed and sure that my child is in safe hands. They nurture her talents and that's what...

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Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Brooklyn, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 23 in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 151 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $856,091. Discover additional schools in the area, like East New York Family Academy, Brooklyn Collegiate A College Board School, Eagle Academy for Young Men, and more. Learn more about what Brooklyn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School.

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