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P.S. 42 Occupational Training Center

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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 60% in 2012.

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Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

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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.

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Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

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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 55% in 2012.

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Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

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2011

 
 
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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 53% in 2012.

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2011

 
 
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Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

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2011

 
 
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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 47% in 2012.

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Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

2011

 
 
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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

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

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Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

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Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
14%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

98 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

114 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
48%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

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Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

80 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

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Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

8 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in English, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, Earth science and physics. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Chemistry

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Earth Science

All Students50%
Students with disabilities44%
General population52%

English

All Students86%
Students with disabilities88%
General population85%

French

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Geometry

All Students14%
Students with disabilities36%
General population11%

Global History and Geography

All Students54%
Students with disabilities92%
General population49%

Integrated Algebra

All Students48%
Students with disabilities33%
General population50%

Italian

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students96%
Students with disabilities100%
General population96%

Physics

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Students88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population88%

U.S. History and Government

All Students66%
Students with disabilities89%
General population63%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in English, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, Earth science and physics. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

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 66% 19%
White 21% 49%
Hispanic 12% 22%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian 1% 8%
Two or more races 1% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 177%N/A48%
Limited English proficient 25%N/A7%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 35%N/A76%
Female 29%N/A79%
Male 40%N/A71%
Black or African American 22%N/A61%
Economically disadvantaged 55%N/A65%
Students with disabilities 35%N/A56%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 0%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 47%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 0%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

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2495 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
Phone: (716) 816-3250

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