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P.S. 65 Mother Hale Academy

Public | PK-5 | 375 students

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Posted June 16, 2003

This school is very unorganized, Parent are never told when a meeting is being held until the last minute. There are working parents who want to be involved but can't take time off with just one day notice. Here is an example...graduation is on May 19, 2003 parents purchased caps and gowns. At the very last minute (May 16) parents are told no caps and grown where available and that children should wear what they feel is right. So what kind of graduation is this where children are dress different and no type of order is placed? Teachers are never involved with meeting and when you ask the teacher about something her response is 'I really don't know, Speak with someone in the office'. When you ask someone in the office they give you the same response 'not sure ask the teacher'. So here you are in the dark about everything. A letter was sent home from the board of Ed saying this school has the lowest level of education. I do not recommend this school for anyone.


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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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
9%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
31%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%
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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
14%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
30%
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 69% 21%
Black 28% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 8%
White 1% 51%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 93%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 16%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 40%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 24%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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677 E 141st St
Bronx, NY 10454
Phone: (718) 292-4628

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