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Charles A Mulligan School

Public | 5-6 | 964 students

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Posted October 16, 2009

This is my son second year in this school. I can say is a good school. As far I know all my son's teacher have been excellent caring and very professional. No like Morrow School were most of the teachers and staff were race. I had my older son in that school when Mr. Orobona was the principal. But Mulligan sure is not perfect but I can tell how caring and good is Mrs. Jackson and mayority of staff. They have excellent programs, extended hours, music,computer,art, intramurals and after school program YES.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 15, 2009

My child attended this school in the 5th. and 6th. grade. There are some great teachers here (ex) ms. Brown, ms. Clemente & ms. Burhart). The prinicipal is also excellent so i do not agreed with some of these reviews. Ms. Jackson is always involved with the students and works long hours trying to help them. She is one of the greatest principals we have in central islip and is easy to talk to. Maybe some of the parents need to become more involved with the school and the students and then they would see just how great she is.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2008

The Mulligan school is the worst building in our district. The Principal should be replaced immediately since she has no leadership abilities whatsoever. The teachers or at least some of them need to be reminded that they are here to teach our children not make excuses for poor performance and earn one of the highest salaries in NY.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 13, 2008

THis school needs a lot of improvement
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Posted March 27, 2008

this year this school is out of control. bb guns have bb brought to school by a students who was giving a slap on the wrist and still attends the school.we have teachers as well as subs who tell the kids they are not worth teaching.one has been in this distric for many years spouting this garbage and no matter how many parents complain she is still teaching and has tenor ! we will pay her heath insurence when she retires for telling our children this.the state needs to look into this school to find out what is going on. there is also a lunch room aide who screams in kids faces anf thinks it's funny because her mother works in the district office and she knows she can get away with it. this school is the worst in ci
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 19, 2007

This school only concentrates on the children passing the State Exam and not actually teaching the children. This a serious problem for the children to compete with other schools. Its unfortunate because there is a handful of great teachers in the school that really care about educating their students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 11, 2006

The principal needs a better support team to help her handle her daily job, one person can not do it alone..I feel she would do a better job if she didnt have to spread herself so thin. The teachers are exceptable on the most part as long as you stay on top of your childs education and ask questions when you fell it is needed and you dont wait for them to get in touch with out,you will be fine.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 13, 2005

Mulligan is a great school. It has great art and sports involvement. But the music should use more than just watching movies. They should do more activities. Parent involvement is also fair. What I'm concerned about is that the school pays too much for the dances, trips, etc and thats why not too many students go and teachers dont even go.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

474 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
31%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

486 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
35%
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 56% in 2012.

457 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
30%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

464 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
26%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 58% 21%
Black 32% 19%
White 7% 51%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 8%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 79%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 22%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 1%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 71%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 1%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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1 Broadway
Central Islip, NY 11722
Phone: (631) 348-5041

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