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P.S. 16 Wakefield

Public | PK-5 | 539 students

 

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Posted October 27, 2011

I love this school , It is the first school that i know that worries about our children when they are absent or late to school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

Because they go to great lenghts to assist my child to succeed in every possible way.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 17, 2009

My son is in the 5th grade excellarated program he is always on task.This school has wonderful classmates,teachers,and the principal.The teahers take time to listen and they understand him.Thi school is wonderful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 24, 2009

This school is completely wonderful! My child's state test scores have been above the level 3 ever since they had attended this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 1, 2008

Very nice staff and nice clean classrooms. My daughter is having fun while learning. She loves her school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 22, 2007

My son is in the 3rd grade accelerated program, he is a great student and very smart. We are onhands parents and I think the parent/teacher coordinator is not used to parents like us. She is partial to the teachers and that is fine but she should always give the parents a chance to voice their opinions.
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Posted March 17, 2004

Both of my children are enrolled in PS 16 Wakefield School. The gym program was eliminated from the curriculum, which is not good because that usually is the only exercise kids these days get. There is very little parental involvement, as has been proven many times in Parent Association meetings. The teachers have a problem settling the children into classtime, mainly due to the overcrowding in this particular school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 22, 2004

My son, who is in the 3rd grade, attends the Wakefield school. I am satisfied that he benefits from the overall academic curriculum in the school. They stress on writing skills and math. There is a lot of teacher/parent interaction which also contributes to the progress of the students in general. I am happy with my son's progress in that he reads above his level and his math is above average.
—Submitted by Evelyn Laboy, a parent


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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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
26%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
27%
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 60% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
28%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

105 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%
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.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
74%
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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 55% 19%
Hispanic 29% 22%
Asian 10% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 4% 1%
White 2% 49%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 195%N/A48%
Limited English proficient 24%N/A7%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 29%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 13%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 21%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Yvonne Williams

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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4550 Carpenter Ave
Bronx, NY 10470
Phone: (718) 324-1262

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