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P.S. 206 the Horace Harding School

Public | PK-5 | 586 students

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Posted June 14, 2011

My child was accused of a behavior warranting his class being switched mid-year, yet when I tried to get a clear answer as to what really happened, I got vague responses, no administrator would take my calls and, like magic, records disappeared. .Even the school he transferred to could get no information for the reason his class was changed! He was also far below grade level and was promoted so that he would not affect the school's rating and therefore funding They should be ashamed of themselves for what they did to my child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

I have 2 children attending this school for the past 3 years. It is not the worst school, but not the best one either. It appears to me that this school is getting worse by the year I think of moving because of it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 7, 2009

I like this school both of my kids go there. It is a very nice school with educational fun days and programs for example: chorus, dance and etc.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 5, 2007

This is a very good school. My older kid has gone through and younger is in right now.They have improved a lot in last 3 years. Academic programs has been increased. Other activities like sprots, music etc. Is really good. Overall it is good.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 30, 2006

Good school. Crowed classrooms. Teachers are very motivated and generally care about the children's progress.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2005

Well Im not a parent im a kid that loves that school. I went to this school from kindergarden to 5th grade and almost got elected for student president. Its a little school with a lot of education and trips. I love that school. steven montano.
—Submitted by steven montano, a former student


Posted April 20, 2004

I grew up in this area and went to a neighboring school, taught in this region, and had honor of teaching under the supervision of this Principal. He is awesome, and has once again turned a school around just like his other school. Kudos to PLD.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted August 22, 2003

This is one of the many great public schools in Queens.Teachers her take their time to teach each student at different paces.The Priniciple is always having a fund raiser or a meeting each student. Students here have fun when they learn.
—Submitted by a former student


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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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
47%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
60%
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.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
64%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

88 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.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
48%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

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

In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "C" for the elementary 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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 29% 21%
White 26% 51%
Asian/Pacific Islander 23% 8%
Black 22% 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 83%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 14%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 8%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 55%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 19%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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61-02 98th St
Rego Park, NY 11374
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Phone: (718) 592-0300

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