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Kappa VI

Public | 6-8 | 264 students

 

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Posted July 14, 2012

Kappa vi is a great school,its curriculum pushes the students to try their best and the teachers are amazing and treat the kids like their ow and I should know since I just graduated. There are many friendly faces in the school and everyone knows everyone which is a good thing. Love this school and now moving on to Brooklyn technical high school thanks to it.


Posted June 14, 2012

I thought that KAPPA was a great school at first until my son actually began attending the school. The curriculum is too difficult and the teachers do not seem to understand that students will have a difficult time learning topics that are not developmentally appropriate. The principal is very very very rude and yelled and stormed out of a meeting TWICE when trying to discuss issues relating to my son. The teachers have NO IDEA about IEPs or special needs students and do not work with parents. Teachers have been disrespectful and yelled at my son for not understanding the work, focusing, or working faster and they are well aware of his disabiltiy. The teachers are very unwilling to work with parents and seem to feel as if "It's my way or the highway" There is also a HIGH turnover rate, 7 teachers left since last year alone. I would not suggest this school to any parent with a child that has an IEP or any parent that demands their child be treated fairly.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 8, 2011

As a proud parent , im searching for a school for my daughter and reading the reviews i've received mixed messages and i have a very smart daughter and is looking for the right school for her to further her jhs education. There was a comment that concerned me saying the teachers are not reliable and its very disturbing.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2010

this school is an excellent school. This is my last year and i am going to miss it very much, the circriculam, the professors and their programs. They have the best education as a middle school .They will keep you in line and help you become a better person. I will consider this school to be a spealized middle school. If you want your child to be successful in life start it by sending them to kappavi. i even wish they had a Kappa VI high school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 22, 2009

i like this school but i feel like it has a lot of bullieng between the 6th graders and 8th graders
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 19, 2009

I like this school and the professors teach excellent
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 8, 2009

Kappa VI is a punative and stifling 'learning' environment. It's leadership kills the love of exploration in students, and strangles teacher creativity.


Posted January 5, 2009

I believe there were misinformation as well and miscommunication between teachers and parents. As an involved parent, I tried on several occasions to schedule meetings to find ways on how to deal with certain issues but was not at all satisfied with the way things were handled. I do not recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2008

i like this school it gives you a good education and it helps you get tio a great high school
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 14, 2008

This school is a greats chool that perpare us kids for our future. This school gives us a better chance to help us make it to a great high school but also aim for the top colleges like Harvard, Yale or even Prinston. I am proud to say I am a KAPPA VI student and I say we are the best and we strive to our highest potential. I am proud to say that I am going to be 1 of the many that are going to be the first graduates of 2008. I am proud to be the first class of 2008-2009. I am also proud to acknowlege that KAPPA VI will be on my college and high school application. so make the step and show your child to a better future.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 26, 2008

Kappa VI is an excellent school. The learning environment is excellent. The staff is caring and truly concern for the welfare of every child. The Principal is doing a superb job keeping his promise of excellence for all students. I recomend other schools in this neighborhood to take a que from Kappa VI and provide safe, educational environment for the children of this neighborhood.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 31, 2008

kappa is a good scholl also very strict
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 1, 2008

This school has great teachers who really strive for their students to get good grades and get high scores o their state test! Great school!
—Submitted by a student


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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 55% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
68%
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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
46%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

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 47% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
45%
Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

84 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%
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

In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "C" for the middle school level.

About the tests


Progress Report Grades measure the school's contribution to student learning in three areas: School Environment, Student Performance and Student Progress. Schools can receive additional credit for achieving exemplary performance progress among high-needs students. Progress Report Grades range from A to F.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York City Department of Education

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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
Black 67% 19%
Hispanic 26% 22%
White 4% 49%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 1%
Asian 2% 8%
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 181%N/A48%
Limited English proficient 21%N/A7%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 78%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 33%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
  • Gary Dumornay

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  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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8-21 Bay 25th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Phone: (718) 471-6934

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