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P.S. 212

Public | K-5 | 792 students

 

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Posted August 15, 2012

My daughther has been at PS212 since 1st grade. This year she will start her 4th grade. I definetly have to said that I love the school, the staff and the teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 15, 2011

This is second year of my son and i am not very happy .My son tells me that she speak most of time spanish and he does not understand her.and my son is very good at reading and he got 2 for that because we don't send any gifts for teacher as other parents does
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2011

i love this school so much now i am in middle school and i still love mrs ellis and everyone in ps212 more than my middle school people. I think mrs ellis is the best principal in the whole wide world.


Posted February 1, 2011

i am in 5th grade and my opinion about this school is that its excellent. i think this because im in this school and i know how it is like. they are very organized and hard working people.they try there best to make us have the best last year with 5th grade prom , yearbook, graduation and more.i will miss it when i leave because ive been there since kindergarden. thanks P.S.212


Posted January 25, 2011

Registering a child to Kindergarten is a nightmare at this school! The ONLY hours they will allow you to do it is 9-11am and not a minute later. And if you can't make it at that time, o well, too bad for you and your child. So many of us, parents and caregivers, work at those hours and can NEVER make it in time for the registration. I sincerely hope that this can and will be changed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 9, 2009

It provides a great educational basis for my child
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 17, 2009

this school my child helped when he got lost
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2009

It's our second home; a haven for learning and growing. I can honestly say that I love my job! I'm very thankful for our precious little ones, our cooperative and hardworking parents and the most wonderful group of professionals you will ever meet. Thank you P.S. 212.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2009

There are great therapists and a fantastic related service staff as well as parents who are supportive and involved.


Posted September 23, 2009

This school is the safest from all the other schools that my children have gone to. The staff and the teachers are very nice and they helped my child grow strong. They are very educational and they teach my daughter all that she needs to knows. This is the best school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2009

Best staff, great parents and of course wonderful students. We are very lucky.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2009

I love that the therapists are involved with the students even outside of the therapy domain and care for their student's overall well being and success.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 22, 2009

We work really well together as a staff. We also keep each other well-fed.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 20, 2009

my daughters go to that school and they think its great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2009

The quality of the teachers is superb! Caring knowledgeable teachers that make a difference.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

This school has good teachers that care and go out of there way to make the parents of the student be involve.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

I love P.S. 212. I have never seen staff, especially the counselors, that care so much for their students. Everyone is helpful and the kids do not not feel alone. Ana Araujo is the best sapis counselor ever. P.S 212 is lucky to have her as part of their team.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

What makes this school so interesting is its cultural diversity. We love planning events that incorporate the food, dance and music of all the different countries we represent!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 18, 2009

P.S. 212 is great! We have a great staff and very supportive parents. I am so glad to part of such a great school.
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Posted September 18, 2009

My daughter works as a teacher at P.S. 212. She can't stop talking about her "kids" as though they were her own. It's a second home for her.
—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.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
71%
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 60% in 2012.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
49%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

137 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
64%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

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.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "B" for the elementary 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
Hispanic 78% 22%
Asian 13% 8%
White 7% 49%
Black 2% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
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 169%N/A48%
Limited English proficient 225%N/A7%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 8%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 50%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 2%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Carin Irene Ellis

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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34-25 82nd St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Phone: (718) 898-6973

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