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P.S. 96 Joseph Lanzetta

Public | PK-8 | 506 students

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Posted August 20, 2008

the school is very nice. and you have great teachers there. my child would learn a lot there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 12, 2007

I have 2 children that attend P.S. 96. I must say that i am very pleased with the help and education that my son and daughter have recived at this school. Mr. Lopez is a great principal .He is always available to answer any of your questions and concerns related to your child. I am really looking forward to enrolling my youngest at this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 6, 2007

P.S. 96 is a wonderful school! My child has had great teachers and everyone has been very supportive. He has received help with his reading through their AIS program and he is now reading above grade level. I am very happy with the educate he is receiving!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 26, 2007

I want to say that I feel comfortable leaving my child at this school every morning. They are a bunch of nice people there. I can not say much about the parent association, never see them, however, the parent coordinator is very helpful, she always has a smile and really tries to help me out with whatever I come to her with. She is warm and very friendly. When I go to the office, I have to sit and wait, but when I go in and see the parent coordinator, I never have to wait. The school it self is a great place for children, and being informed is not a lack of in PS 96. I can't wait to see all the information that is going to be sent home, my children are happy and I am happy too. I hope that every parent is as happy as me.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 1, 2006

My son is a forth grader at P.S 96. This is his first year at P.S.96.(he transferred from another school in the dist.)I see a definite improvement in his school work,(especially reading). My son scored a level 2 on his standardized english test. Unlike some schools in the dist. who would not accept children that score a level 2 P.S.96 accepted him. They immediatly placed him in the schools extended day program. They also placed him in a test prep program which takes place after school. My son was a little upset because he wanted to attend one of the many after school programs at the school(basketball,tap,chess,journalism to name a few). I believe there are 12 in all. my son was made to understand the importance of these programs. he still enjoys art,gym,science as well as his library time in school. thank you principal,mr hawkins(teacher) and staff for helping my son.
—Submitted by ronald prattis sr, a parent


Posted September 19, 2006

the school is not as good as thought. the prinicpal is not involved with the parents like i thpught he was. they not notify the parents like there suppose to when something is wrong in school.
—Submitted by Carema Davenport, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
22%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
23%
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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
40%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
48%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%
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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
41%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
47%
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 56% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
29%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
40%
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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
7%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
21%
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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
10%

2011

 
 
20%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

55 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
26%
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 and 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

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 72% 21%
Black 26% 19%
White 2% 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 97%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 8%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 11%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 32%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 4%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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216 E 120th St
New York, NY 10035
Phone: (212) 860-5851

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