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Pine Bush Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 435 students

 
 
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Posted August 22, 2012

This September my daughter will be a third-grader at PBS and we all look forward to another great year there. School facility is (relatively) new and well-established, teachers and staff members are very experienced and enthuisastic, curriculums and projects are well-planned and encouraging kids' creativity, and last but not least, PTA has play an important and successful role. A great school to start!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 18, 2009

I have twin girls in Kindergarten. They were separated into 2 different classes (our choice) and have done exceptionally well thanks to the incredible staff at PBE. The curriculum is amazing and so well thought out. The teachers, aides, librarian are all creative and kind. Parents are continually encouraged to participate in activities. Rest assured if you are sending your children here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2006

I am glad that I chose this school (and the school district) for my kid. We were thinking of putting my kid (who is 5 years old and eligible for Kindergarten) in one of the private schools. But due to high demand (?) for private schools we were wait listed and ended up with Pinebush Elementary school. It has been a month, now we are very happy with the school. Best thing about the school is its staff. They are very knowledgable, helpful and the best team I have ever seen. The school has very good infrastructure. The teachers take extra care about kids and their learning. My kid is lot better in terms of his social and academic skills. I recommend this schools for all caring parents.
—Submitted by 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.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

80 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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 60% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
76%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
93%
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
White 82% 49%
Asian 9% 8%
Hispanic 5% 22%
Black 3% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 16%N/A48%
Limited English proficient 20%N/A7%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 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 0%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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3437 Carman Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
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Phone: (518) 357-2770

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