P.S. 126 Jacob August Riis School

 
In 2007-2008, this school was given a grade of "A" by the New York City Department of Education for the elementary and 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

See the school's complete Progress Report.

 

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 85% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 73% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 76% in 2009.

Math
 100% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 93% in 2009.

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 70% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 77% in 2009.

Math
 90% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2009.

Grade 5

English Language Arts
 86% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 82% in 2009.

Math
 98% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2009.

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 89% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math
 93% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2009.

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 86% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 80% in 2009.

Math
 97% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2009.

Grade 8

English Language Arts
 85% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2009.

Math
 93% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 63% (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

See New York's state standards

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