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P.S. 92 Mary McLeod Bethune

Public | PK-5 | 264 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 22, 2013

My son went to this school for pre-K and I must say that it was not the best experience. While the principal and other staff are great, my son's teacher was not ready to deal with a child such as mine. She often singled him out and called him "bad" every day. I thought that teachers were trained in the areas of psychology and child development but I question this when it came to his Pre-Kindergarten teacher. As I mentioned the rest of the staff was great but this teacher was not too good. Sometimes we should evaluate when it is is time to move on and retire.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 27, 2011

THIS SCHOOL IS WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!! My children have gone here and continue to grace their presence at 92 EVERYDAY!!!! THE PRINCIPAL AND ASST. PRINCIPALS know each individual student personally and are very involved with their education, future and progression!!!! i love what the teachers and its providers have to offer the students!!!! THANK YOU for such a WONDERFUL FACULTY AT PS 92M!!!!! I just wish more parents would get involved in their children's education!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 26, 2010

Students in this school are improving and they are improving because of what the school has to offer. The school has many different and innovative programs that allow the students to reach goals they thought were unreachable. This school is caring and so is the staff. I never met a principal who when she walks through the halls and encounters children, she knows them by name. This school is very special and I wish there were a lot more like it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 31, 2010

This is a horrible school. The principal only cares about the numbers and encourages girl cliques among the students. My child was here for two months and I pulled her out because her life was threatend and she was pushed out of a chair. I called the police on the principal and filed a complaint. Please DO NOT send your child here unless you are okay with them getting hurt and learning nothing except ghetto vocabulary.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 27, 2007

My son attends this school and he is in the 4th grade and his teacher is great but i love the principal she knows exactly what to do for each child whatever the situation is.
—Submitted by 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.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
30%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
60%
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.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
25%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
41%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%
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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
31%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
35%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 72% 19%
Hispanic 24% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 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 81%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 14%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/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 34%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 6%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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222 W 134th St
New York, NY 10030
Phone: (212) 690-5915

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