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Peekskill Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 590 students

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Posted October 1, 2008

Peekskill School District has promised a new Middle School for over 4 years and the project is over 2 years behind schedule with little to no hope in sight for a completion date in the near future. Extremely high taxes, low scores and broken promises.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2008

Parent involvement rates an 'F'. No one participates or joined to help the '2' members of the PTO. The new building is over 1 year behind schedule. Poor management and budgeting by the district.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2004

I think all Peekskill schools are the best. Our staff members have many challanges that they overcome on a daily basis. If we tracked our children that stay in the district from K-12 I think the report card would look much different.
—Submitted by Janice Barresi, a parent


Posted April 12, 2004

The teachers at the Peekskill Middle School are among the best. They give 100% of themselves and some. They're dedicated to helping the children achieve the highest education the can offer. The School District Needs to help with providing them with the proper resources they need, such as updated books. But being the dedicated teachers to ensuring proper education they go out of there way to provide the children one way or the other with the materials they need. The staff they're is also great. Anytime you need to speak with someone they're there to help you to help the students. I think there's great team effort amongst the teachers and staff which also contributes to the success of their educational programs and put them a step above the rest. There's room for growth but there definitly headed in the right direction. Keep up the good work.
—Submitted by Charlotte Trotter, a parent


Posted August 22, 2003

i really think that the school is doing an outstanding job teaching my nephew and neice. keep up the good work. my nephew:jeremy nazario my neice:typhani nazario are doing a good job in that school because of the way it is ran.


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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.

191 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
32%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

195 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 52% in 2012.

182 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
34%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

184 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
48%
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.

195 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
28%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

199 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

188 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%
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

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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 47% 19%
Hispanic 38% 21%
White 12% 51%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 62%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 4%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 0%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 59%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 3%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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212 Ringgold St
Peekskill, NY 10566
Phone: (914) 737-4542

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