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Susan E Wiley School

Public | K-5 | 773 students

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Posted November 4, 2009

The principal, assistant principal and teachers really work at it to make sure the kids get the most when they are in that school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 4, 2006

The teachers a Susan E. Wiley are wonderful and do an extra ordinary job in spite of a new principal.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 4, 2006

I have two children in SEW - one completed 4th and the other completed 1st. SEW is a wonderful school and faculty members seem committed to the children. SEW has a great music program, the band is awesome! There are different sports programs that are offered throughout the district. There are computers in the classrooms and many opportunities for children to learn. The principal seems committed to the students - I haven't had any interaction with him but he Asst. Principal is great! I have to actually pull my children out b/c we're moving out of state - prayerfully, I'll find a comparable school in Georgia.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 30, 2006

My child is in the dual language program. It was made to sound as if the class would consist of 50%english speaking children and 50% spanish speaking children. However, it seems like half the class is bilingual and the other half is only english speaking. The kindergrten teacher is strict and my child already hates school. I thought kindergarten was supposed to be fun and prepare them for a lifetime of learning instead my child fears future schooling.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 14, 2006

My daughter attends Susan E. WIley. She is presently in the fourth grade. The school is great and the teacher's are great. The music program is outstanding. It is a great place to learn.
—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.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
54%
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.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
68%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

149 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%
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.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
60%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
59%
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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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 47% 21%
Black 29% 19%
White 22% 51%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 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 58%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 22%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 9%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 54%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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Scudder Ave
Copiague, NY 11726
Phone: (631) 842-4014

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