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Is 59 Springfield Gardens School in New York, NY
(06-08 • Public • Regular School)

City-data.com school rating (using weighted test average as compared to other schools in New York) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 21
Address
 132-55 RIDGEDALE ST
New York, NY 11413
Telephone
(718) 527-3501
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City-data.com school rating
21
Students
544
Classroom Teachers (FTE)
33.8
National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status
No
Free lunch eligible students
319
Reduced-price lunch
eligible students
28
School district
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29
Charter school
No
Shared Time Indicator
No
Adult education offered
No

Ratings

This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
PS 132 RALPH BUNCHE (0.2 miles):

48
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES (1.0 miles):

35
PS 15 JACKIE ROBINSON (0.4 miles):

32
CYNTHIA JENKINS SCHOOL (0.5 miles):

25
PS 156 LAURELTON (0.8 miles):

24
EXCELSIOR PREPARATORTY HIGH SCHOOL (1.0 miles):

24
Is 59 Springfield Gardens School:

21
QUEENS PREPARATORY ACADEMY (1.0 miles):

20
QUEENS UNITED MIDDLE SCHOOL (0.8 miles):

13
Is 59 Springfield Gardens School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York:

50
New York County:

51
New York:

51
Is 59 Springfield Gardens School:

21

Students & Teachers


Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 544
Enrollment in 2015: 511
Enrollment in 2014: 562
Enrollment in 2013: 584
Enrollment in 2012: 664
Enrollment in 2011: 727
Enrollment in 2010: 829
Enrollment in 2009: 816
Enrollment in 2008: 886
Enrollment in 2007: 948
Enrollment in 2006: 1,157

Is 59 Springfield Gardens School - Historical enrollment


Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
GradeG06G07G08Total
All students194175175544
Female students1037788268
Male students919887276
American Indian/Alaska Native students1528
Asian students2147
Hispanic students911626
Black students178157160495
White students2136
Two or More Races students2 - - 2

Enrollment by grade:
6th grade enrollment: 194
7th grade enrollment: 175
8th grade enrollment: 175

Is 59 Springfield Gardens School - Historical enrollment by grade


Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 268 (49.3%)
Is 59 Springfield Gardens School:

49.3%
New York:

51.1%
Male enrollment: 276 (50.7%)
Here:

50.7%
New York:

47.5%

Is 59 Springfield Gardens School - Historical enrollment by gender


Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 8 (1.5%)
School:

1.5%
State:

0.2%
Asian enrollment: 7 (1.3%)
Here:

1.3%
State:

4.6%
Hispanic enrollment: 26 (4.8%)
School:

4.8%
State:

9.2%
Black enrollment: 495 (91.0%)
Here:

91.0%
State:

12.0%
White enrollment: 6 (1.1%)
Here:

1.1%
State:

55.1%
Two or More Races enrollment: 2 (0.4%)
Is 59 Springfield Gardens School:

0.4%
New York:

2.9%

Is 59 Springfield Gardens School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity


Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 347 (63.8%)
Is 59 Springfield Gardens School:

63.8%
New York:

52.7%
Free lunch eligible students: 319 (58.6%)
School:

58.6%
State:

45.4%
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 28 (5.1%)
School:

5.1%
New York:

4.8%

Is 59 Springfield Gardens School - Lunch Program Eligibility


Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
  • Grade 8 English: 34
  • Grade 8 Mathematics: 34
  • Grade 8 Science: 33
  • Grade 8 Social Studies: 33

Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 33.8


Student/Teacher Ratio
Here:

16.1
State:

14.0
Number of teachers with no valid teaching certificate: 1
Number of individuals teaching out of certification: 13
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 1
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 20

Total number of classes taught: 125
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 43


Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 2
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 3

Is 59 Springfield Gardens School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio

Statewide Student Assessments


Grades 3-8 New York State Testing Program Assessments:
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(State average from 1,650 schools)
The grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics assessments measure the higher learning standards that were adopted by the State Board of Regents in 2010, which more accurately reflect students' progress toward college and career readiness.
6th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (6th Grade)

  • All289
  • Males281
  • Females300
  • Hispanic287
  • Black289
  • IDEA264
ELA students tested with valid scores: 169
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 289

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

21%
State:

30%

Students scoring at Level 1: 45%
Students scoring at Level 2: 34%
Students scoring at Level 3: 12%
Students scoring at Level 4: 9%

45%
34%
12%
9%

    MATH Mean Score (6th Grade)

  • All273
  • Males265
  • Females283
  • Hispanic270
  • Black274
  • IDEA255
Math students tested with valid scores: 169
Computed mean of student Math scores: 273

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

11%
New York:

38%

Students scoring at Level 1: 63%
Students scoring at Level 2: 27%
Students scoring at Level 3: 7%
Students scoring at Level 4: 4%

63%
27%
7%
4%
7th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (7th Grade)

  • All306
  • Males302
  • Females309
  • Hispanic301
  • Black306
  • IDEA285
ELA students tested with valid scores: 188
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 306

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

35%
New York:

39%

Students scoring at Level 1: 15%
Students scoring at Level 2: 50%
Students scoring at Level 3: 27%
Students scoring at Level 4: 8%

15%
50%
27%
8%

    MATH Mean Score (7th Grade)

  • All288
  • Males284
  • Females292
  • Hispanic265
  • Black289
  • IDEA271
Math students tested with valid scores: 185
Computed mean of student Math scores: 288

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

18%
State:

34%

Students scoring at Level 1: 53%
Students scoring at Level 2: 29%
Students scoring at Level 3: 16%
Students scoring at Level 4: 2%

53%
29%
16%
2%
8th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All298
  • Males293
  • Females302
  • Black297
  • IDEA272
ELA students tested with valid scores: 164
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 298

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

28%
State:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 26%
Students scoring at Level 2: 46%
Students scoring at Level 3: 24%
Students scoring at Level 4: 4%

26%
46%
24%
4%

    MATH Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All285
  • Males282
  • Females288
  • Black284
  • IDEA258
Math students tested with valid scores: 163
Computed mean of student Math scores: 285

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

15%
New York:

18%

Students scoring at Level 1: 47%
Students scoring at Level 2: 37%
Students scoring at Level 3: 13%
Students scoring at Level 4: 2%

47%
37%
13%
2%

    SCI Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All52
  • Males51
  • Females53
  • Black52
  • IDEA43
Science students tested with valid scores: 135
Computed mean of student Science scores: 52

Science Students scoring proficient and above:

24%
New York:

57%

Students scoring at Level 1: 31%
Students scoring at Level 2: 45%
Students scoring at Level 3: 24%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%

31%
45%
24%

Regents Examination:
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(State average from 2,072 schools)
Regents Examinations are achievement tests that are aligned with New York State's Learning Standards. Prepared by teacher examination committees and Department subject and testing specialists, Regents Examinations provide schools with a basis for evaluating the quality of instruction and learning that have taken place. They are used by school personnel to identify major learning goals, offering both teachers and students a guide to important understandings, skills, and concepts. The examinations also provide students, parents, counselors, administrators, college admissions officers, and employers with objective and easily understood achievement information for use in making sound educational and vocational decisions. Passing scores on the Regents Examinations in English, mathematics, science, and social studies satisfy the State testing requirements for a high school diploma.

Is 59 Springfield Gardens School - % Scroring 55 and above in Regents Examination

Integrated Algebra (Common Core):

    Scoring 55 and above
    (Integrated Algebra)

  • All100%
  • Males100%
  • Females101%
Students tested with valid scores: 37
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 3 (8%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 21 (57%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 13 (35%)

Percentage of students scoring 55 and above:

100%
New York:

93%

8%
57%
35%

The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test:
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(State average from 642 schools)
The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) is designed to annually assess the English proficiency of all English language learners enrolled in Grades K-12 in New York State schools. The exam gives the State and schools important information about the English language development of English language learners (ELLs), and is part of the State's compliance with federal laws that mandate the annual assessing and tracking of English proficiency of English language learners.
6th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 7
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

72%
State:

61%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 29%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 43%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 29%

29%
43%
29%

Outcomes


High School Completers:
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Graduates - Graduates include students who received a local diploma or a local diploma with Regents endorsement (Regents diploma). All students who received a Regents diploma (with or without Advanced Designation or CTE Endorsement) are included in the number of students with Regents diploma.

Regents Diploma - Requires a student pass a minimum of 5 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.

Regents with Advanced Designation - Requires a student pass a minimum of 8 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.

Local Diploma - Can only be obtained by students with disabilities with an individualized education program or section 504 Accommodation Plan.
All Students:
General Education:
Students with Disabilities:

High School Non-completers:
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(State average from 1,468 schools)
All Students:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 269
Number of non-completers: 6
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 6
Percent of non-completers:

2.0%
State:

4.1%
General Education:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 228
Number of non-completers: 3
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 3
Percent of non-completers:

1.0%
State:

3.7%
Students with Disabilities:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 41
Number of non-completers: 3
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 3
Percent of non-completers:

7.0%
New York:

5.2%

Accountability


Adequate Yearly Progress:
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(State average from 3,754 schools)
Elementary/Middle-Level Science:

    Elementary/Middle-Level Science - Performance Index (PI)

  • All108
  • Males104
  • Females112
  • Black108
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 165
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 96%

Performance Index (PI):

108
State:

174
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 181
Safe harbor target: 131
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:

    Elementary/Middle-Level Math - Performance Index (PI)

  • All63
  • Males57
  • Females69
  • Black64
  • IDEA28
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 532
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 98%

Performance Index (PI):

63
New York:

114
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 104
Safe harbor target: 87
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:

    Elementary/Middle-Level ELA - Performance Index (PI)

  • All101
  • Males88
  • Females116
  • Black102
  • IDEA49
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 538
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 97%

Performance Index (PI):

101
State:

113
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 106
Safe harbor target: 106

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