P.S. 89 Cypress Hills

 
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
 34% (2009)
 26% (2008)
 60% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 76% in 2009.

Math
 84% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 93% in 2009.

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 36% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 77% in 2009.

Math
 73% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2009.

Grade 5

English Language Arts
 50% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 82% in 2009.

Math
 60% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2009.

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 70% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math
 81% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2009.

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 86% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 80% in 2009.

Math
 87% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2009.

Grade 8

English Language Arts
 67% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2009.

Math
 67% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 61% (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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