P.S. 101 School in the Gardens

 
In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "B" by the New York City Department of Education for the elementary 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
 86% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2011.

Math
 92% (2011)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2011.

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 76% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2011.

Math
 75% (2011)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2011.

Grade 5

English Language Arts
 71% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 54% in 2011.

Math
 81% (2011)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 71% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2011.

Math
 82% (2011)
The state average for Math was 63% in 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 NY State Education Department.
• 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