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Otsego Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 573 students

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5 stars

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Posted September 6, 2010

I went to this school and I was very satisfied. Most of the teachers cared about the students. The staff had many ways of making learning fun.


Posted April 16, 2006

Excellent school as far as academics and qualifications of the staff. Very friendly and address any needs right away. Very serious school for learning.
—Submitted by paul tucker, a parent


Posted October 13, 2005

My older son went here, and it used to be better. The teachers have turned over completely and there are many very young ones. It's still a good school, but I will be watching closely this year. I have a first grader.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 10, 2005

My children attended Otsego for two years. I found the academic rigor to be high, but more importantly, the standards the district sets for the quality of their teachers is also high. The curriculum is challenging and stimulating, and taught through many interesting, hands on experiences. My older son often commented how his teachers made the learning fun. The only criticism I had was that they overdid the practice testing for the standardized tests -- at the expense of learning a wider variety of topics in a subject. This was done more for the district's image than for the students. But I would be happy to have my children attend this school nonetheless, as they received a fine education in a disciplined environment and enjoyed the experience to boot!
—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.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
70%
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.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%
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.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
78%
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
White 69% 51%
Asian/Pacific Islander 12% 8%
Black 12% 19%
Hispanic 6% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 10%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 4%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 4%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 59%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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55 Otsego St
Dix Hills, NY 11746
Website: Click here
Phone: (631) 592-3600

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