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The Children's Workshop School

Public | PK-5 | 213 students

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4 stars

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2012:
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2011:
Based on 9 ratings
2010:
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Posted November 3, 2009

The teachers and principal are such caring and dedicated people.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2009

It's so warm, everyone knows my child! The teachers are thoughtful and open and the administration cares deeply about the kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2009

It has the cutest and kindest kids and teachers to love and remember all your life
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 4, 2009

I have to diagree with May 12th publication, as well as the October 17th publication, though I do respect their opinions. If you are a 9-5 looking for a decent school,than you've come to the right place. However, if your child excels syllabi curriculum than this school fails to engage the child and fails to meet the needs of the individual child. The arts department needs lots of work...being that this is not a title I school you'd expect PTA funds to be appropriated more towards the arts. Forget about athletics. The faculty is very nice, yet very stiff and a bit intimidating. It was a really disappointing school experience. As for May 12th's comment on self identity...hmm isn't that the parents job?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 23, 2009

We've had kids in this school for 10 years. It's been an excellent experience; we will miss it when our second child graduates this year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2008

this school is best for parents that wish to engage their child in their quest for self identity and to instill the confidence needed for social change. do not attempt to send your child here if your measure for an excellent education revolves anywhere around test scores or penmanship. trust that the educators here will cater to your child's social, emotional, and academic growth as if they were their own children.you could not get any better than CWS.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 17, 2007

Given the wide range of the student's socio-economic backgrounds and academic abilities within each classroom, the teachers do a fantastic job in attending to each and every student, paying particular attention to fostering a sense of community. The administration and staff does miracles on a very limited budget, and the very active PTA supplements the restrictive public funding with many enriching programs and events.
—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.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
53%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

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 59% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

28 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.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
62%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
56%
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 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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 37% 51%
Hispanic 34% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 14% 8%
Black 11% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 4% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 0%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 7%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 17%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 30%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 14%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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610 E 12th St
Manhattan, NY 10009
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Phone: (212) 614-9531

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