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P.S. 6 West Farms

Public | PK-5 | 660 students

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Posted December 15, 2009

I am a parent of 3 and all attending at this point ... 1-k 1-2nd 1-5th and Ive had few complaints and dislikes but above great academic work love its firmness with teaching .... 2 of my 3 are horor roll students ... That means alot although you have to start & continue at home but the schools makes it better & easier for you & your children .... Very Good School
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 19, 2008

I am so thankful for Mr. Gardner, who teaches my 2nd grader. Love that a man is teaching and my child is actually learning and loves to go to school because of Mr. Gardner. I hear so much about him from my child and friends. Keep up the good work! Glad they can have fun learning. That's important for my little 2nd grader. Heard he got has some hard kids. Hope he gets a break next year. Don't want to discourage a young teacher who loves to teach. Couldn't be more happy with Mr. Gardner. He is helping my child's self-esteem and giving an excitement to learn. The only thing I don't like is when a teacher can't be free to teach their own way because of pushing little kids to get high scores on tests. That's not fair to little children. I hope the school recognizes what is age appropriate.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 29, 2008

new principal with high expectations & lots of new energized young teachers
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Posted September 3, 2006

cs6 has come along way. They recently renovated the building. Now when you enter the building it's nice and brite the way the school should be. They offer different program for children to improve in their academics.
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Posted September 9, 2003

Hello, my daughter attends CS6, since she was three and nine months, now at almost eight, she is the most happiest child ever!. Her teachers have been excellent, always providing top rated education. The teachers' support is crucial to a child's academic development, and here at CS6 my daughter has found love, understanding, support and lots of friends. I love my daughter extremely, that's why I provide her with quality education at home also. To all the teachers, principals, assistant principals, and staff at CS6: thank you.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
20%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
21%
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.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
31%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
36%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

93 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%
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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
23%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
51%
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

In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "C" for the elementary school level.

About the tests


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.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York City Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 75% 21%
Black 24% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 8%
White 0% 51%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 88%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 18%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 16%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 26%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 13%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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1000 E Tremont Ave
Bronx, NY 10460
Phone: (718) 542-7676

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