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NYC Special Schools - District 75

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400 First Ave
New York, NY 10010
New York County
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PH: (212) 802-1617

  • Grades PK-12
  • 21,296 students
  • 56 schools

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 New York State Assessments

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

English Language Arts
Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2011.

Math
Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

Grade 4

English Language Arts
Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2011.

Math
Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

Grade 5

English Language Arts
Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 54% in 2011.

Math
Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English Language Arts
Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2011.

Math
Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English Language Arts
Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2011.

Math
Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

Grade 8

English Language Arts
Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2011.

Math
Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 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.
  • Please note that New York City district data is provided by the New York City Department of Education, whereas all other data is provided by the New York State Education Department.
  • The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

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 New York State Regents Exams

 
Scale: % passing

Algebra 2/Trigonometry
Data not available for this district (2010)
The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 65% in 2010.

Mathematics A
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Mathematics A was 61% in 2009.

Mathematics B
Data not available for this district (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Mathematics B was 61% in 2010.

English
Data not available for this district (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for English was 83% in 2010.

Living Environment
Data not available for this district (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Living Environment was 79% in 2010.

Physics
Data not available for this district (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Physics was 82% in 2010.

Chemistry
Data not available for this district (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 73% in 2010.

Earth Science
Data not available for this district (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Earth Science was 74% in 2010.

Integrated Algebra
Data not available for this district (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
The state average for Integrated Algebra was 72% in 2010.

Global History and Geography
Data not available for this district (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
The state average for Global History and Geography was 69% in 2010.

U.S. History and Government
Data not available for this district (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
The state average for U.S. History and Government was 83% in 2010.

Geometry
Data not available for this district (2010)
The state average for Geometry was 72% in 2010.

Source: NYSED, 2009-2010

 
About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in English language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages.
  • The results for English language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government are displayed in GreatSchools profiles.
  • Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate.
  • Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education).
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

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 New York State Regents Exams by Subgroup

 
Scale: % passing


Algebra 2/TrigonometryThis District
Subgroup results not available

Mathematics BThis District
Subgroup results not available

EnglishThis District
Subgroup results not available

Living EnvironmentThis District
Subgroup results not available

PhysicsThis District
Subgroup results not available

ChemistryThis District
Subgroup results not available

Earth ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

Integrated AlgebraThis District
Subgroup results not available

Global History and GeographyThis District
Subgroup results not available

U.S. History and GovernmentThis District
Subgroup results not available

GeometryThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: NYSED, 2009-2010

 
About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in English language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages.
  • The results for English language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government are displayed in GreatSchools profiles.
  • Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate.
  • Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education).
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

Testing in New York: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate10%5%
Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Fewer than 3 years experience12%10%
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Teacher Education Levels
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Master's degree and above45%33%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Elementary Grades1321
Grade 8 English1022
Grade 8 Math822
Grade 8 Science422
Grade 8 Social Studies822
Grade 10 English1222
Grade 10 Mathn/a21
Grade 10 Sciencen/a22
Grade 10 Social Studiesn/a22
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic44%19%
Hispanic or Latino35%21%
White, not Hispanic15%51%
Asian/Pacific Islander5%8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program64%44%
Limited English proficient0%7%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 

Finance data was not reported for this district.
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