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North Side School

Public | K-4 | 596 students

 

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Posted July 9, 2011

The NOrth Side School and the East Williston Union Free School District is a great school district with mostly rich families, that i as a teacher love to work with. All students dress very nicely, all families have nice cars, and the families always vote yes for budget because they're not cheep like other school district parent trying to "save money" and hurt there child's education. I love this school district and look forward to working with rich and excellent students and families!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted November 24, 2010

North side school is an exceptional school that sets great standards and has about 500 great respectful students
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2010

In response to the April 19th message posted on this site, I'd like to say that you must not be a New York City teacher. Well, I am! This school is as close to perfection I've ever heard about, read about or seen. My son goes to North Side and has special needs. He had loved every day for the past 2 years since he started. My family could not expect any more. Everything and everyone is amazing.


Posted April 19, 2010

Highly over-rated. The school is okay-far from great. A lot of well-to-do families like to and need to think the schoo is great because everybody gets dropped off in a Lexus/Mercedes of BMW. Not a lot of overachievers graduate. NYC public schools are better.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 16, 2007

I love northside. Its the best school mr.Foster is the best vice principal and mr.Coyne and ms.Kaye are the best teacher love leah kopelman
—Submitted by Leah Kopelman, a student


Posted January 1, 2007

The teachers are wonderful- very dedicated. Th eparents are very involved at north side!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 24, 2005

Excellent school. Great teachers and education
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 20, 2005

Very Good School. Teacher are great and you will see the difference in your child. I highly recommend this school. Lots of activities for childrens.
—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 56% in 2012.

130 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
88%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

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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.

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Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 60% in 2012.

142 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

142 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

125 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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 76% 49%
Asian 16% 8%
Hispanic 7% 22%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Black 0% 19%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 11%N/A48%
Limited English proficient 24%N/A7%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 2%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

School basics

School Leader's name
  • James Bloomgarden

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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110 E Williston Ave
East Williston, NY 11596
Phone: (516) 333-6860

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