Catholic schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn outperformed their public school counterparts in statewide reading and math tests. And one school, Our Lady of Martyrs Catholic Academy in Forest Hills, stood out for its high scores.
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy
Catholic School Reveals Secret to Keeping Teachers
While the Diocese of Brooklyn does not keep statistics on teacher retention rates, there is anecdotal evidence that Catholic schools in the diocese have teachers boasting decades of experience, which translates into low attrition rates. That’s not the case everywhere.
Diocesan Students Outscore Public School Counterparts in Reading
When Mayor Eric Adams announced that New York City’s public schools will be revamping the way they teach children to read and bringing back phonics, you couldn’t blame principals in the Diocese of Brooklyn if they chuckled a little. Catholic schools have been using the tried-and-true method for years.