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P.S. 188 Michael E Berdy

Public | PK-5 | 537 students

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4 stars

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Posted June 19, 2010

This is the worse school my daughter have ever attended she has went from an A and B honor roll student to making 2. Explaination from teachers is that no one get 4's unless they get 4's on everything. The staff at this school do not push students they only come in to do s job and do not care whether students get educate or not
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 29, 2008

This school is wonderful! My child has attended since kindergarden and is now leaving the second grade. She is in the Sigma program and her teachers are excellent. only thing is that they need a physical education class, but overall pure excellence!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2005

Both my children have attended this school & I must say it is great. The teachers as well as all staff are very interested in the promoting knowlegdeable growth of children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 30, 2004

I am a parent of a beautiful daughter that attends this great school. She is in the SIGMA program there. She has a wonderful teacher, Mrs. Picagallo whom spends a great deal of time with her students and she takes out the time to speak with me after work hours from home when I want to ask about my daughter, Niya. P.S. 188 is a school that I would definitely recommend for parents to have their child attend.
—Submitted by Vivian Powell, a parent


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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.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

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 59% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
47%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%
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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
55%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

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
Black 49% 19%
Hispanic 31% 21%
White 11% 51%
Asian/Pacific Islander 9% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
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 4%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 4%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 50%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 14%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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3314 Neptune Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224
Phone: (718) 266-6380

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