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School for Global Leaders

Public | 6-8 | 271 students

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3 stars

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2013:
Based on 1 rating
2012:
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2011:
Based on 2 ratings
2010:
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Posted April 3, 2013

This is my son's second year in this school and I have to say that I have mixed feelings about it. Academic wise, he's doing better this year than last year. The teachers are willing to provide extra help, for the most part. However, the administrative staff is nothing to brag about. The Principal's leadership isn't good and the Parent Coordinator is extremely rude. To wrap things up, this is my advice. If you are an involved and concerned parent then it's obvious that dealing with kind, welcoming individuals is of big importance. You will not get that at SGL. Now, if you're seeking a school with decent teachers and don't care about school communication, etc, then check the school out as well as touring other schools. Please make it your business to tour other schools and explore your options. There are many.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2011

Overall, it was great school, but discipline issues have become more of a problem in the past year. I also didn't like how my child really didn't study that much history, or have the opportunity for arts and theatre.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 10, 2011

This is my son's first year in this school and so far I think it's great. There were a few incidents but it was quickly addressed. A boy was talked into fighting my son and my son got hurt. There are a group of boys who peer pressure kids into doing things to other students. The principal was available to talk to me and even brought in the attackers mother. The boy was suspended and the principal kept in touch with me to ensure the best out come. The teachers are wonderful and are there from 7am until 5pm to tutor and meet with parents. The group's parents were all called in and a punishment was isued.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
29%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
52%
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 52% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
38%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
80%
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 50% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
31%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%
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 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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 55% 21%
Black 31% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 9% 8%
White 5% 51%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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145 Stanton St
Manhattan, NY 10002
Phone: (212) 260-5375

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