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Rosmarie Ann Siragusa School

Public | PK-6 | 494 students

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4 stars

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Posted November 28, 2012

Was also nervous about sending my daughter to Siragusa, but our time here has been great, she loves school and i am so happy with her performance in the few months she has been here..the teachers are wonderful..
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 2, 2012

My two daughters go to this school and they really like the school. I am also satisfied. One of my daughter is in 4th and another one is in 2nd grade. They both are attending this school since Pre K. The teachers are very carring and responsible.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 17, 2009

This is a wonderful school..I was both a student and an employee and my children will be going here when they start pre-k. It;s safe, clean and the teachers are so into what they do and treat the children with love. It's easy to say that the people who work there are rude, but sometimes the parents can get out of control and rude first. I have witnessed this and not many parents know how to behave in a school full of children. And regardless they always have to put the safety of the children first!!! maybe the parents should behave a little better and not say that the staff are the rude ones. Sometimes parents get way to unruley with their demands. After all they are just educater not personall babysitters...They all do an exceptional job over at that school...


Posted November 10, 2009

I confess I was very worried when my son entered Siragusa in Pre K. I had heard good things about the school, so I chose not judge it on appearance and see if the academics proved otherwise. My son is now in 1st grade and is doing amazing. He comes home talking about evaporation, condensation and presipitation and completely understands what they mean. Another day, looks at paintings and says, 'Mom, that looks like a Picaso and that one looks like a Van Gogh'... I cannot believe all the different things he comes home talking about. I recently joined the PTA and the parents involved are dedicated and continuously thinking of ways to help raise money to bring inspiration and motivation to the children. The principle has an open door policy. She is the type of principle that gets things done. I really like her. It is only going to get better.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 2, 2009

I second everything the last reviewer said. My daughter just completed kindergarten as well and was an excellent student. She absoulte loves school! Her handwriting has dramatically improved too....her handwriting is much better than mine was in the 6th grade! Her teacher did an outstanding job overall, and my wife and I are very happy our daughter is attending the school. We look forward to sending our younger daughter here as well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2008

The teachers are very good but principal is very tough.Kids need fun.Almost all schools are having halloween parade exept our kids.Isn't it sad?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 5, 2008

I have twins that completed Pre-K and are begginning Kindergarten this year and I have only positive things to say about the teaching staff and the administrators. I have a child with special medical needs and they were very accomodating and compassionate in dealing with this issue.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 14, 2008

I agree with the other parents, this is not a very good school the heads of the school are the worst.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2005

Unfortunately Im very sad to say,this is not a very good school at all. The Teachers are not very connected with the children at all. I just recently had to remove my child from their and Im happy with my decision.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 22, 2005

I have to say that I love this school. My daughter is graduating this year. She has been in school since pre-K. They have changed so much since they beacame an IB school.Everyone is frendly,kind and helpful.Her principal and teachers go out of their way to help her.
—Submitted by Barbie, a parent


Posted April 8, 2004

Not a great school. The atmosphere there is cold and impersonal. The teachers seem to view their jobs as 'just a job'. They seem so detached from the kids. The principal is insensitive and rude.
—Submitted by Jackie, 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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
23%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
30%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
50%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
40%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
35%
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 56% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
36%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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
Hispanic 62% 21%
White 18% 51%
Black 15% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 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 60%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 26%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/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 56%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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60 Crescent Pl
Yonkers, NY 10704
Phone: (914) 376-8570

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