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The Lexington Academy

Public | PK-5 | 479 students

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3 stars

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Posted November 25, 2012

This school has made a great turn around. They have many programs for my daughter. The review below says there is no gym or art, yet that review is old. There is gym, art, music, drama, soccer and even swimming.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 2, 2009

I have seen this school to improve a lot, but recently a new principal was appointed and things are not running as good as they did. There is no gym teacher or art teacher. Parent's concerns are not taken into consideration. Principal seems to avoid parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 19, 2008

My son is in special education. I feel more can be done for him so he can take regular classes. I am a single parent and do my best to help him with his studies. I think there should be an after school program where teachers can work with the students helping with homework. However I have seen improvement with the school since last year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 4, 2005

This school has improved greatly over the years. The principal challenges her students to suceed and the teachers are great. Test scores of students have improved and the quality of life also.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted September 1, 2005

My son is in speacial education classes and he is doing very well. He's entering the fivth grade and he's very happy this will be his last grade in the school. So far so good. The teachers are very concern about the kids and they go out their way to make sure the kids are leaning.
—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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
38%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
38%
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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
51%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

79 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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
33%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
45%
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 "A" 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

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
Hispanic 88% 21%
Black 10% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 8%
White 1% 51%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 94%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 30%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 18%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 33%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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131 E 104th St
New York, NY 10029
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Phone: (212) 860-5831

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