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Traphagen School

Public | PK-6 | 295 students

 

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Posted August 14, 2012

This at! the teachers are in constant communication with parents, whether there is an issue or a compliment. i fel like these teachers REALLY car about our kid and it shhows through their work. The academic programs are great, and they even offer extra help on saturdays! My son has been on the honor roll every quarter! This is definitely one of the best schools in the county.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2010

This is an outstanding school! People need to pay much attention to schools like Traphagen because the teachers do the best they can to help the students acheive! If the economy is only going to keep a certain number of schools running in the state, this should be one of them. The students are well behaved and disciplined and the teachers here are very helpful and kind.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 23, 2010

The school is wonderful.. must attention paid to critical thinking not memorization,.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 19, 2006

The teachers were very responsive to parental involvement. The course quality seemed stimulating. My son is now in the high school so this review is based on an experience from 5+ years ago.
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Posted February 22, 2005

Traphagen school is the shining star among a city school district led by incompetence, stupidity, and corruption. It is only through the grace of God that the the principal, Mr. Jordano and his staff have been placed together to form such a wonderful team. Their emphasis is truly on educating and preparing their children for the future. Hats off to all the fine teachers who work hard everyday to provide a structured and disciplined learning environment. My special thanks to all the teachers who give great effort in preparing the children for their state exams. The excellent scores are the proof and the reward. Perhaps the Board of Education should look to this school for guidance.
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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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
64%
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.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
60%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%
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.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

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 55% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
56%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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
Black 82% 19%
Hispanic 9% 22%
White 5% 49%
Asian 3% 8%
Two or more races 1% 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 163%N/A48%
Limited English proficient 24%N/A7%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/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 37%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
  • Ilene Bichler

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  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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