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In 2007-2008, this school was given a grade of "B" 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
 44% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math
 50% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2009.

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 43% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 80% in 2009.

Math
 67% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 6% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2009.

Grade 8

English Language Arts
 33% (2009)
 10% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2009.

Math
 66% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 9% (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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