East-West School of International Studies

 
In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "A" by the New York City Department of Education for the middle school level. The school received a grade of "A" for the high 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
 70% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2011.

Math
 93% (2011)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2011.

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 58% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2011.

Math
 91% (2011)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2011.

Grade 8

English Language Arts
 75% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2011.

Math
 83% (2011)
The state average for Math was 60% 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

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Scale: % passing

Algebra 2/Trigonometry
 43% (2010)
The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 65% in 2010.

Mathematics A
Data not available for this school (2009)
 100% (2008)
 96% (2007)
The state average for Mathematics A was 61% in 2009.

Mathematics B
 60% (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Mathematics B was 61% in 2010.

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

Living Environment
 88% (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
 88% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for Living Environment was 79% in 2010.

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

Chemistry
 35% (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 73% in 2010.

Earth Science
 83% (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
 77% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Earth Science was 74% in 2010.

Integrated Algebra
 75% (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
The state average for Integrated Algebra was 72% in 2010.

Global History and Geography
 79% (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
 77% (2008)
The state average for Global History and Geography was 69% in 2010.

U.S. History and Government
 94% (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
The state average for U.S. History and Government was 83% in 2010.

Geometry
 37% (2010)
The state average for Geometry was 72% in 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 and 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

See New York's state standards  

 
Scale: % passing

 
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 and 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

See New York's state standards