PS/IS 137 RACHAEL JEAN MITCHELL

PS/IS 137, officially known as the Rachael Jean Mitchell School, is a public school located in the Ocean Hill-Brownsville section of Brooklyn, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As a "PS/IS" (Public School/Intermediate School) facility, it provides a continuous educational environment that allows students to remain in the same school community from their early childhood years through the end of middle school. The school is situated on Saratoga Avenue and serves as a local anchor for the surrounding neighborhood, focusing on providing foundational academics and social-emotional development for its diverse student body.

The school is named in honor of Rachael Jean Mitchell, a dedicated educator and community figure, and it reflects a commitment to fostering student achievement within the New York City Department of Education system. Like many schools in the district, PS/IS 137 places an emphasis on preparing students for the transition to high school by building core competencies in literacy and mathematics while offering enrichment opportunities. By operating as an integrated primary and intermediate school, the institution seeks to create a stable academic path for families in Brooklyn, promoting a culture of continuity and community support throughout a student's formative years.