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Northside Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 494 students

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5 stars

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Posted Friday, May 17, 2013

This is a very good school with focus on delivering the basics right to the children. I liked the personalized care and close attention of teachers like Ms. Fernandez. The school has lot of activities that provides much needed exposure to the children. Also they got the Math Focus at the right level.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 30, 2007

Both of my children attended Northside, it's one of the best elementary schools to get an education in NY. The principal Mr.s Garavuso is phenominal and knows every child by name.now that's incredible!
—Submitted by Marie Letourneau, a parent


Posted August 27, 2005

I Love Northside. The Principal is the best I have ever seen, she keeps on top of things like no other.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 16, 2005

Loved Northside. All the teachers and staff are wonderful. My children and I will sorely miss Northside when they leave. Couldn't ask for better teachers and Mrs. Garavuso, the principal, is the most hands on, caring principal I have ever heard of and had the pleasure to meet.
—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.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
58%
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.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
62%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%
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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 79% 51%
Hispanic 10% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 8%
Black 2% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 12%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 4%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 0%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 80%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 Powell Pl
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Phone: (516) 752-6575

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