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Beekman School

Public | K-5 | 588 students
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3 stars

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Posted February 20, 2013
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My daughter is currently attending this school for fifth grade after attending a private school for all her previous school years. Currently, we have noticed she loves being able to have more friends and the social aspect of school but the teachers do not challenge her, push her, or motivate her. Her teacher does not contact us if there are any problems which come about such as slipping grades, being distracted or anything like this. The curriculum is rampant with liberalism instead of a balanced approach, (we already knew this as we are in New York,) as well as some of the faculty displaying this behavior to the children. One incident was that I brought my daughter a treat type of lunch which she only gets so often, with it was a kids size soda. The principle decided my daughter was not allowed to have this soda because he does not want the kids consuming soda on his school property. I was not informed of this when I dropped off her lunch and left. I did not find out until my daughter told me when she arrived home. I was lucky I provided her with an apple juice before school, otherwise she would not have had a drink.
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Posted October 1, 2009
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My children are in their last years at Beekman Elementary and I have not been as impressed with this school as others. I have found that the teachers run the school, not the principal. They are allowed to conduct themselves in a manner that is not appropriate to children of any age (yelling, threatening, disrespectful). The principal is nice, but a pushover. She does not have any control over the teachers. I'm also disappointed in the learning center. Even thought my children went their during school hours, I still had to pay for a tutor over the summer. The tutor accomplished more in three months they the learning center did in 9 months.
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Posted August 11, 2009
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This is the best School! I was very very fortunate to have my girls ls in this schhol! Thank you all The Anderson family ps. We will miss you!
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Posted February 21, 2009
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Wonderful caring people. Great school
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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.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
64%
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.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%
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.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
66%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
73%
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 85% 51%
Hispanic 6% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 8%
Black 3% 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 6%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 1%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

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

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 11%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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201 Lime Ridge Rd
Poughquag, NY 12570
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