P.S. 211

 
In 2006-2007, this school was given a grade of "C" 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
 24% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 90% in 2008.

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 46% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 65% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Grade 5

English Language Arts
 58% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 36% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2008.

Math
 65% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 42% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2008.

Math
 55% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Grade 8

English Language Arts
 19% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 22% (2006)
 34% (2005)
 64% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

 
About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 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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