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Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School

Charter | K-11 | 949 students

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Posted December 14, 2010

This school has amazing teachers but major behavioral issues.Children are very disrespectful to adults and are very disruptive in class.I sat in on one class in my student's class and there is little learning happening and more disciplining taking place.I reward the work of the teachers but I am not sure how much learning is actually taking place.Teachers walk around look very annoyed due to the fact that they cannot teach the material to disruptive children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2010

Jeffrey CAnada has made this program effective and a national model.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted June 26, 2010

I have a 6 year old in kindergarten. She began in Uptown Harlem Gems, based for pre-k. She learned some French and Spanish along with a day full with interesting activities. When she went to K, the only issue I had was the slow teaching pace. She was doing thing she did while in pre-k and because of this her teacher and I couldn t see eye to eye but since the 2nd parent/teacher meeting things have gotten better and she has adjusted to my child s advanced learning. She is reading on 2nd level, + and - large numbers, spelling large words. I am happy she is in a school that will stay with her through college. She loves school, even after-school, and doesn t want to go because of it. She adores her teachers and is having fun while learning what more can I ask for.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 16, 2007

This school only holds the kindergarten to 2nd grades. It's awful. Dirty. The first year, when my son was in kindergarten, was great, and his teacher was an amazing man. All the teachers were great that year and so was the first principal. Every one of them is gone. I've transferred my son to a public school, which is sad. They didn't live up to their promise at this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 28, 2006

First of all let it be known that the school on 125th street only houses the JHS students. The k-1st grade students are held in two different city school that have a mice infestation. There is also no library, gym or computer lab in the school building. There are 2 to 3 computers in each class with 18 to 20 students sharing them. The teachers and the principal at the 134th street school are fantastic but are forced to work under these hazardous conditions. Many parents are transferring their children to different schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 15, 2006

Promise Academy would be a great school if they had a strict code of conduct for all the students. This school is not safe or an enjoyable place for kids who don't like a lot of fighting, other children picking on you or disrepecting teachers and cursing. This shchool has lost a lot teachers because of the children's behavior. When parents sign up for this school they are not going to tell you all the behavior problems this is school is having, so before you put your child in this school think twice, it's not one of the best charter schools. My child told me it's hard to concentrate in her class because it's so much disruption when the lesson is being taught. I feel the 'new principal' should step in and enforce a 'STRICT CODE OF CONDUCT'. Also, this school needs to stop giving these kids money!
—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.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
71%
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.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
36%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%
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.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
41%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
69%
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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
48%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
80%
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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
16%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

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 50% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
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

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

28 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

24 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

13 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

14 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Chemistry

All Students75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Earth Science

All Students65%
Students with disabilities38%
General population76%

English

All Students100%
Students with disabilities100%
General population100%

French

All Studentsn/a
General populationn/a

Geometry

All Students90%
Students with disabilities67%
General population93%

Global History and Geography

All Students79%
Students with disabilities56%
General population85%

Integrated Algebra

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students62%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Physics

All Students93%
General population93%

Spanish

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students95%
Students with disabilities84%
General population98%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

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 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

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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
Black 91% 19%
Hispanic 8% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 8%
White N/A 51%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 65%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 1%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 34%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 15%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 21%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

School basics

School start time
  • 8 a.m.
School end time
  • 4 p.m.
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Marquitta Speller
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
School leaders can update this information here.

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35 E 125th St
Rm 410
New York, NY 10035
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Phone: (646) 556-6275

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