The Dr. Jean Pierre-Louis School of Excellence

← District 17Brooklyn · Crown Heights

About this school

Zoned continuation school with K-8 service. Zoned entry does not always translate into an open middle-school seat for late movers.

At PS / MS 138, we are dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Our mission is to inspire a lifelong love of learning, cultivate critical thinkers and preparing our students to become responsible global citizens. Our school offers a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the needs of all learners. Our highly qualified teachers employ innovative teaching methods and integrates technology to enhance learning experiences. We offer a wide range of programs including Integrated Learning Pathway, Dual Language Pathway, and the Dr. Pierre-Louis Gifted and talented Pathway. We believe that learning extends beyond the classroom and therefore offer a diverse array of extracurricular activities including basket ball teams and clubs and organizations. We believe that education is a partnership between the school, parents and the community. PS / MS 138, encourages active parental involvement and hosts regular events to foster a strong school-community connection. We invite you to explore our school and discover the opportunities that await. Please visit out website to learn more about the application process.

Source-reported description, not a current review or independent assessment. Programs may have changed.

Student demographics

NYC School Quality Snapshot · Reporting period: 2024-10-31 · Source release: 2025 · unknown · Retrieved September 10, 2026 · Source-reported for the stated period; retrieval does not establish present-day accuracy. Only the categories available in this record are shown; totals may be below 100%.

White

Black

70%

Hispanic

16%

Asian

Academic measures

NYC School Quality Snapshot · Source release: 2025 release (measurement periods vary). Proficiency is the share of tested students meeting state standards, not a school rating.

ELA proficiency: 63%2025 NY State tests
Math proficiency: 61%2025 NY State tests
Student attendance: 87%September 2024-June 2025

Sources and data dates

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Stored rating: GreatSchools Summary Rating · Reporting period not recorded · unknown · Retrieved September 10, 2026 · GreatSchools-owned stored rating; measurement period undisclosed. Not an independently verified or current-year score.
Enrollment: NYC School Quality Snapshot · Reporting period: 2025 release (measurement periods vary) · unknown · Retrieved September 10, 2026 · Measurement period is not established; retrieval date is not the date of the underlying fact.
School description: NYC School Quality Snapshot · Reporting period: 2025 release (measurement periods vary) · unknown · Retrieved September 10, 2026 · Measurement period is not established; retrieval date is not the date of the underlying fact.

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About this school

Zoned continuation school with K-8 service. Zoned entry does not always translate into an open middle-school seat for late movers.

Source-reported description, not a current review or independent assessment. Programs may have changed.

Student demographics

White

Black

70%

Hispanic

16%

Asian

Sources and data dates

School listing

NYC School Search · Reporting period not recorded · unknown · Retrieved September 10, 2026 · Measurement period is not established; retrieval date is not the date of the underlying fact.

Stored rating

GreatSchools Summary Rating · Reporting period not recorded · unknown · Retrieved September 10, 2026 · GreatSchools-owned stored rating; measurement period undisclosed. Not an independently verified or current-year score.

Enrollment

NYC School Quality Snapshot · Reporting period: 2025 release (measurement periods vary) · unknown · Retrieved September 10, 2026 · Measurement period is not established; retrieval date is not the date of the underlying fact.

School description

A retrieval date shows when a source was accessed, not when its figures were measured. Confirm current admissions, fees and availability with the school.