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Oak Grove Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 373 students

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4 stars

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Posted August 8, 2009

I absolutley love this school. We had moved out of district and I am so sad we did so. I have nothing bad to say about this school, the teachers and principle are wonderful. When you walk in you are greeted with smiles everytime. Oak Grove is just amazing!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 24, 2006

My daughter entered Oak Grove 3 years ago. She was having trouble with her reading, writing and spelling. With the special programs (504 plan), offered by the NY State Education Committee and the professionalism and quality of the teachers, school psychologist and the principal at Oak Grove, my daughter has progressed dramatically and has exceeded my wildest expectations. She has been given the chance to improve and has had an increase in her confidence and her potential to succeed. I can not say enough about the staff that has helped my daughter. Thank you so much for all you have done for her!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 12, 2005

I feel Oak Groove has a great program for special Ed students. The teachers there really care if a student is having trouble. They work with the parents to help the student learn and move up. The student is given every chance to suceed in school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2004

My youngest of three children just entered kindergarten at Oak Grove. I think that it is a positive, safe, and nurturing environment for kids. The principal is involved, and cares for each individual student. The staff is talented and loving. All around, a wonderful experience for my children and I.
—Submitted by Tammy Moody-Edwards, a parent


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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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

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 59% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%
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.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
85%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 76% 51%
Hispanic 12% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 8%
Black 5% 19%
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 16%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 0%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 15%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 9%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 0%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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40 Kerr Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone: (845) 298-5280

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