Advertisement

GreatSchools Rating

I.S. 229 Roland Patterson

Public | 6-8 | 220 students

Last modified
Community Rating

3 stars

Community Rating by Year
2013:
No new ratings
2012:
Based on 1 rating
2011:
No new ratings
2010:
No new ratings

Teacher quality

Principal leadership

Parent involvement

Rate this school

Click on stars to rate
Please select a star rating for this school.
    Helpful reviews answer questions:
  • What do you think others should know?
  • What do you like?
  • How could your school improve?
    Review Guidelines
    GreatSchools won’t post reviews that contain:
  • Inappropriate language
  • Allegations of criminal conduct
  • Names of students, teachers or staff
1200 characters remaining
Please indicate your relationship to the school.
Please read and accept our Terms of Use to join GreatSchools.
Indicates a required field

6 reviews of this school


Sort by:
Show reviews by:
Posted November 2, 2012

My daughter is new to this school and her grades are slacking so far she comes home with no homework almost everyday and im very concern about that it makes me wonder are they even teaching while they are in school smh...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 14, 2008

The school is doing much better than three years ago. Most of the bad students graduated. And the new staff that they just hired seem to really care about the kids. My sons eight grader's teacher called me alot to keep me informed. she didn't want my son missing school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2008

I cant say the schools the best,but it aint the worst. Its a little crowded,and has noisy hallways,but the kids that want to learn,learn. It dont really matter,how bad the school is ,just make sure you do ahat you got to do. I am a honored student with a 90% average. The school helped me alot with my self-esteem and my education,suprisingly.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 11, 2007

I think is a good school, the teachers call me when is necessary. I feel good.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 17, 2007

I think this is wonderful school my child goes to that school and since my child's been there they been smarter and has much more attention from the teachers
—Submitted by Tracy Hamilton, a parent


Posted September 7, 2005

This school is the worst, the kids are out of control. My child attends this school and he learns nothing through out the school year so when its time to take a test the kids are bearly passing this school needs better staff and more teachers with smaller closed door class rooms. Dont pick this school for your kids to attend trust me im trying hard to get mines out
—Submitted by a parent


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.

About these ratings

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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
14%

2011

 
 
16%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

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 52% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
10%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
39%
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 50% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
13%

2011

 
 
5%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
28%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

62 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
29%
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 "B" for the middle 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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 56% 19%
Hispanic 41% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
White 0% 51%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 84%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 15%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 8N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 19%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 35%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 9%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
Notice an inaccuracy? Let us know!

275 Harlem River Park Bridge
Bronx, NY 10453
Phone: (718) 583-6266

ADVERTISEMENT

Compare this school
to nearby schools

Compare schools »

Compare

Add this school to compare
ADVERTISEMENT