Junior High School 78 Roy H Mann

 
In 2007-2008, this school was given a grade of "C" by the New York City Department of Education for the middle school level.

About the Progress Report Grades

• Progress Report Grades measure the school's contribution to student learning in three areas: School Environment, Student Performance and Student Progress.
• Schools can receive additional credit for achieving exemplary performance progress among high-needs students.
• Progress Report Grades range from A to F.

NYC Progress Report Grades: An Overview

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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 69% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math
 76% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2009.

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 74% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 80% in 2009.

Math
 85% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2009.

Grade 8

English Language Arts
 56% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2009.

Math
 65% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

 
About the Tests

• In 2008-2009 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science, and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies.
• The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
• The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York.
• The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

Testing in New York: An Overview

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