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Ruth C Kinney Elementary School

Public | 1-5 | 448 students
 

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  • My son is a student in this elementary school and I am constantly amazed at...

  • Don't buy into the hype of how great this school district is. We were quite...

  • Excellent school. Very hands on for the kids and parents. A very safe school.

  • Good School. Could definatly use some new hall and cafeteria aids. but great...

  • RCK offers help to its students. They have extra help classes before or after...

 
 
 

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Posted June 18, 2009
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My son is a student in this elementary school and I am constantly amazed at the care and attention he receives on a daily basis. The education he is receiving is amazing and the kids all seems geared towards learning and achievement. the teachers are all so professionsal and really care about each student. Really great experience with Ruth C. Kinney!
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Posted March 30, 2006
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Don't buy into the hype of how great this school district is. We were quite disapointed with the quality education that our children recieved and are recieving. The teachers are very impatient and some seem to be there solely for the paycheck. The music program is laughable and the extra cirricular activities are slim to none. We are sending our children to private school next year. What a waste of tax money.
—Submitted by Jennifer L., a parent

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Posted June 15, 2005
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Excellent school. Very hands on for the kids and parents. A very safe school.
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Posted April 30, 2005
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Good School. Could definatly use some new hall and cafeteria aids. but great district.
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Posted September 9, 2003
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RCK offers help to its students. They have extra help classes before or after school depending on the teacher. They also have resource classes for students struggleing in certain areas. My daughter took advantage of both. East Islip elementary schools have a Jump Start program at the end of the summer for students that they feel will benefit from it. What the program does is review a little of the previous grade and gets them ready for the grade they are about to enter. Happy with the E.I School District.
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Posted August 25, 2003
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We moved here 3 years ago and have found RCK to be a good school. Teachers are available before school and after school to help students who need the extra attention. There is an ELA class after school once a week, there is a homework club to help out kids who need it. There are so many wonderful sports clubs offered to the children, however I would like to see some more academic clubs available. The story telling club is a great example. I would like to see more of these types of clubs.
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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.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
87%
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.

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Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

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

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%
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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
76%
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.

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Source: New York State Education Department

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 75% 49%
Hispanic 19% 22%
Asian 2% 8%
Black 2% 19%
Two or more races 2% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 118%N/A48%
Limited English proficient 23%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 0%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 73%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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  • Danielle Naccarato

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