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P.S. 4 Duke Ellington

Public | PK-5 | 686 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 17, 2012

Most people look at this school and assume its a great school because it looks good on the outside. Esthetics isn't what makes a great school. This school is plagued with poor leadership, which trickles down to the teachers and affects our children. The staff misleads parents, and continuously violates parents rights under IDEA. What this school needs is a change in Staff and i am referring too everyone in the upper echelon.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 11, 2009

I love this school my child was a honer roll student she is now going to mott hall this year.thanks to ps 4 and my soon is going to .my son will be to.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 17, 2008

This is a good school, my three children went to this school. The staff is wonderful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 11, 2003

I feel there needs to be more leadership. There seems to be a disregard to the academic performance in this school. Principal seems overwhelmed and not available to parents.
—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.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
37%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
22%
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.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
40%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
38%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

118 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%
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.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
32%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
39%
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 89% 21%
Black 10% 19%
White 1% 51%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 8%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 99%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 49%N/A7%
Source: 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 10%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 28%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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500 W 160th St
New York, NY 10032
Phone: (212) 928-0739

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