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Bardonia Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 396 students

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5 stars

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2013:
Based on 2 ratings
2012:
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2011:
Based on 1 rating
2010:
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Posted March 31, 2013

I am a parent, a graduate and was also a student teacher at Bardonia Elementary. The staff and the teachers are incredible. My children have benefited greatly from this school as did I many years ago.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 5, 2013

I have two daughters currently in this school and have enjoyed our experience there immensley. I am very involved with the school and the teachers have been great so far. I have a daughter in second grade and one in first grade. They also offer a preschool playgroup program once a month for the kids entering kindergarten which I enjoyed with my older two and now with my third daughter. I love Bardonia it is a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 6, 2011

Our daughter has been in this school since 2nd grade and she has truly thrived with great teachers and staff. We love Bardonia!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 13, 2010

Bardonia elementary is a great school. I currently have two boys enrolled ages 8 and 6, second grade and kindergarten. The teachers they have had up until this point have been fantastic and am very pleased with the quality of education. The principal is very hands on and the school provides many oportunities for parent involvement.


Posted July 7, 2010

We Love this school. The teachers are the best and are always willing to accomadate you for your children's needs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 21, 2010

I have three children in this school. I have no complaints, the teachers are excellent. The school goes above and beyond.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 29, 2009

I have one child who completed Bardonia Elementary and two currently attending. The school is great, the teachers listen to your concerns and are very helpful. I highly recommend this school, my kids have learned so much.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 17, 2007

My daughter just stated Kindergarden. It is now April and she has learned to read and does wonderful in math. The school has done an outrageous job in making her first year a great one.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 4, 2006

Bardonia is a great school ! I have both my children here and they love the school as well as the teachers and staff down to the janitors As far as the principal she's great Its the parents that think there kids are so fragile .For those parents Keep them home and home school them the principal is not going to be there shadow nor there mommy
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 7, 2006

We withdrew our Kindergartener from this school in January. The principal is highly rigid and unaccomodating, our son was being bullied and nothing was being done about it, and he had an inept teacher. God willingly, none of my other children will ever attend this school. In fact, we are choosing to move out of this area because of the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 6, 2006

excellent academic programs. limited arts and music. average sports. small, nice environment; very personal. average parent inolvement. most activities for parents are during working hours!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 8, 2005

I have been so happy with the leadership of the principal as well as the teaching staff. I have two children in this school and both of them have teachers who really want my children to succeed. My children love going to school and have learned so much.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 8, 2005

Truly dedicted and caring staff. Parents work well with teachers and there is significant involvement by all. Truly a great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 11, 2004

I graduated from Bardonia Elementary in 2000. My years at Bardonia were wonderful. Most of my teachers were fabulous and taught me a lot. They prepared me as well as they could for middle school and elementary school. There are times that I wish I could go back because it was such a memorable experience. To anyone thinking of sending their child to Bardonia, I think it would be a wise decision. Even though a lot of the teachers I had while I was there no longer teach at Bardonia, I hear great things about the new teachers. The kindergarten teacher Mrs. Rose is especially wonderful, as is the 2nd grade teacher Ms. Berta, she might have gotten married so her name might now be mozenger. Last but certainly not least is the 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Wanamaker, she was one of my most favorite teachers that i have ever had.
—Submitted by Chloe Sloofman, a former student


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
66%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
78%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. 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.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

87 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. 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.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
75%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. 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.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 67% 51%
Asian/Pacific Islander 18% 8%
Hispanic 8% 21%
Black 7% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 6%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 4%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 7%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 59%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 0%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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31 Bardonia Rd
Bardonia, NY 10954
Phone: (845) 639-6460

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