47 the American Sign Language and English Lower School

Hasta este momento mi hijo me ha comentado que se siente muy bien es el primer a o de el y no he tenido ningun problema. Ademas aprenden otro lenguage.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted May 20, 2010

We have a fabulous 21st century library media program! Authors, Working Artists and musicians come to teach. Kids learn American Sign Language, too.
—Submitted by a teacher

Posted September 1, 2009

As librarian since 2002, I can say that I work in collaboration with all teachers with two student outcomes in mind: (1) they love books and have access to their favorites, and (2) they learn how to conduct inquiry: asking questions, investigating, and using multimedia to create projects. I love working with our bilingual staff and our kids become pretty sophisticated thinkers and fluent in two languages, if not three! I applaud them and our teachers. Visit us at http://www.47lowerschool.org and don't miss the library site!
—Submitted by a teacher

Posted March 30, 2009

My son goes to the school here and sometime they can be a little bit out of control. They need more help.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted July 29, 2008

my nephew goes to school here.. from what I've seen-- the school is not organize and poorly managed. classes are small, but the students are not performing well.

Posted May 13, 2007

I have children that absolutely love and enjoy being in this school. Every teacher I have dealt with have always taken time for all the students.I'm not sure why it has been rated soo low, but maybe it's the funding for the school-teacher can only help but so much.But as far as the teachers they are great as is the parent coordinator.Parents are always involved-and i think if the city put more attention into how special this school is, I'm sure more would be done to help it become better!
—Submitted by a parent

Elementary and Middle school

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English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

4 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

40%

2011

40%

Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

4 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

40%

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.

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 60% in 2012.

6 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

17%

2011

67%

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

6 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

33%

2011

50%

Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

6 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

83%

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

6 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

50%

2011

29%

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

6 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

34%

2011

86%

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 55% in 2012.

8 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

38%

2011

60%

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

8 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

63%

2011

50%

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2012.

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

45%

2011

40%

Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

27%

2011

53%

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

28%

2011

44%

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

39%

2011

22%

Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

7 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

43%

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

Source: New York State Education Department

In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "B" 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.