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P.S. 42 Claremont

Public | PK-5 | 467 students
 

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Posted November 28, 2010
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I have found this school to be very disfunctional and disorganized. I am not satisfied with the teaching curriculum at all. My daughter still attends this school and over the Thanksgiving break she only had one photo copied handout to complete. She hardly evers gets any homework. She is she supposed to be prepared for the upcoming state exams if she receives not homework. I am highly disgusted and unsatisfied. I will definitely be the parent taking more steps for something to be done about this school.
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Posted November 2, 2010
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I went to this school from 1980-1983. At the time mr. Ortiz was the principal. My teachers were ms. Jordan and ms. G. Lorde. Excellent school.

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Posted April 28, 2010
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I really like the school and my son teacher is excellent. He is in KG, and learns something new everyday. She tries hard to make sure all of her students meet the year end requirements. My son is a smart child and she knows how to bring out the very best in him. Some of the staff in the office are clueless and that is my only issue.
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The school is much more organized than the last school my child was in. They also want the kids to have success and want the parents more involved and could use the funding for the kids.
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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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
30%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
55%
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.

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Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

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

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
21%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
42%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%
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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
27%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
58%
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 "A" for the elementary school level.

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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.

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Source: New York City Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 53% 21%
Black 45% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
White 0% 51%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 96%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 16%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 21%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 21%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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