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P.S. 119

Public | PK-5 | 969 students

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4 stars

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Posted September 25, 2012

My daughter has been attending this school for 2 years and I am very happy with the curriculum. She is in 1st grade and on a 2nd grade reading level. I have had nothing but great experiences while having to interact with the teachers and staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2010

my daughters teacher is the best but i don't like to the schools pa because as far as i am concerned they are trying to rip people off of money. not only that i think the school uniform policy should be up to the parents of the whole school not just the pa.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 29, 2008

This is a great school. My son is in 1st grade and is on 4th grade reading level. The teachers are doing a wonderful job.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 16, 2007

thats a great school all the kids should go to that school because the enviorment and everything its just wonderful you know i wish that i was the school principal and school administrator!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 20, 2005

PS 119 is a good school. Parents are involved and there is an after-school program next door in the Junior HS.
—Submitted by a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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.

138 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
33%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

142 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
47%
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.

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
48%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

155 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.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
48%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

154 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
63%
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
Hispanic 55% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 31% 8%
Black 11% 19%
White 2% 51%
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 88%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 21%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 25%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 42%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 2%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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1075 Pugsley Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
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Phone: (718) 822-5198

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