Ps 8 Robert Fulton School in Brooklyn, NY
(KG-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 90
- Address
- 37 HICKS ST
Brooklyn, NY 11201
- Telephone
- (718) 834-6740
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- City-data.com school rating
- 90
- Students
- 933
- Classroom Teachers (FTE)
- 60.0
- National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status - No
- Free lunch eligible students
- 114
- Reduced-price lunch
eligible students - 13
- School district
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13
- Charter school
- No
- Shared Time Indicator
- No
- Adult education offered
- No
Ratings
This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
PECK SLIP SCHOOL (THE) (0.7 miles): | 91 |
Ps 8 Robert Fulton School: | 90 |
PS 126 JACOB AUGUST RIIS (0.7 miles): | 80 |
DOCK STREET SCHOOL (0.6 miles): | 48 |
SCIENCE SKILLS CENTER HIGH SCHOOL (0.5 miles): | 43 |
URBAN ASSEMBLY INSTITUTE OF MATH AND SCIENCE FOR YOUNG WOMEN (0.5 miles): | 33 |
GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE CAREER & TECHNICAL ED HIGH SCHOOL (0.5 miles): | 26 |
BROOKLYN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT WATERS EDGE (0.5 miles): | 17 |
PS 307 DANIEL HALE WILLIAMS (0.6 miles): | 15 |
Ps 8 Robert Fulton School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York: | 50 |
Kings County: | 40 |
Brooklyn: | 40 |
Ps 8 Robert Fulton School: | 90 |
Students & Teachers
Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 933
Enrollment in 2015: 883
Enrollment in 2014: 848
Enrollment in 2013: 712
Enrollment in 2012: 589
Enrollment in 2011: 552
Enrollment in 2010: 541
Enrollment in 2009: 532
Enrollment in 2008: 491
Enrollment in 2007: 429
Enrollment in 2006: 369
Enrollment in 2015: 883
Enrollment in 2014: 848
Enrollment in 2013: 712
Enrollment in 2012: 589
Enrollment in 2011: 552
Enrollment in 2010: 541
Enrollment in 2009: 532
Enrollment in 2008: 491
Enrollment in 2007: 429
Enrollment in 2006: 369
Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
Grade | KG | G01 | G02 | G03 | G04 | G05 | G06 | G07 | G08 | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All students | 124 | 139 | 123 | 136 | 96 | 100 | 77 | 85 | 53 | 933 |
Female students | 47 | 67 | 57 | 71 | 54 | 54 | 39 | 46 | 27 | 462 |
Male students | 77 | 72 | 66 | 65 | 42 | 46 | 38 | 39 | 26 | 471 |
American Indian/Alaska Native students | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 5 |
Asian students | 5 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 56 |
Hispanic students | 10 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 107 |
Black students | 7 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 27 | 21 | 23 | 130 |
White students | 90 | 97 | 77 | 87 | 58 | 66 | 30 | 47 | 19 | 571 |
Two or More Races students | 12 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 3 | - | 64 |
Enrollment by grade:
Kindergarten enrollment: 124
1st grade enrollment: 139
2nd grade enrollment: 123
3rd grade enrollment: 136
4th grade enrollment: 96
5th grade enrollment: 100
6th grade enrollment: 77
7th grade enrollment: 85
8th grade enrollment: 53
1st grade enrollment: 139
2nd grade enrollment: 123
3rd grade enrollment: 136
4th grade enrollment: 96
5th grade enrollment: 100
6th grade enrollment: 77
7th grade enrollment: 85
8th grade enrollment: 53
Ps 8 Robert Fulton School - Historical enrollment by grade
Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 462 (49.5%)
Ps 8 Robert Fulton School: | 49.5% |
New York: | 51.1% |
Male enrollment: 471 (50.5%)
Ps 8 Robert Fulton School: | 50.5% |
New York: | 47.5% |
Ps 8 Robert Fulton School - Historical enrollment by gender
Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 5 (0.5%)
School: | 0.5% |
State: | 0.2% |
Asian enrollment: 56 (6.0%)
Ps 8 Robert Fulton School: | 6.0% |
State: | 4.6% |
Hispanic enrollment: 107 (11.5%)
Here: | 11.5% |
New York: | 9.2% |
Black enrollment: 130 (13.9%)
Ps 8 Robert Fulton School: | 13.9% |
State: | 12.0% |
White enrollment: 571 (61.2%)
Ps 8 Robert Fulton School: | 61.2% |
New York: | 55.1% |
Two or More Races enrollment: 64 (6.9%)
Ps 8 Robert Fulton School: | 6.9% |
State: | 2.9% |
Ps 8 Robert Fulton School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity
Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 127 (13.6%)
Here: | 13.6% |
State: | 52.7% |
Free lunch eligible students: 114 (12.2%)
School: | 12.2% |
State: | 45.4% |
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 13 (1.4%)
Ps 8 Robert Fulton School: | 1.4% |
State: | 4.8% |
Ps 8 Robert Fulton School - Lunch Program Eligibility
Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
- Common Branch: 26
- Grade 8 English: 30
- Grade 8 Mathematics: 30
- Grade 8 Science: 30
- Grade 8 Social Studies: 30
Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 60
Student/Teacher Ratio
Number of individuals teaching out of certification: 5
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 10
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 24
Total number of classes taught: 238
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 12
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: 7
Student/Teacher Ratio
School: | 15.6 |
State: | 14.0 |
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 10
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 24
Total number of classes taught: 238
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 12
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: 7
Ps 8 Robert Fulton 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 2,439 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.
3rd Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 101
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 334
Students scoring at Level 1: 7%
Students scoring at Level 2: 12%
Students scoring at Level 3: 65%
Students scoring at Level 4: 16%
Math students tested with valid scores: 103
Computed mean of student Math scores: 335
Students scoring at Level 1: 3%
Students scoring at Level 2: 16%
Students scoring at Level 3: 34%
Students scoring at Level 4: 48%
4th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 109
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 341
Students scoring at Level 1: 2%
Students scoring at Level 2: 21%
Students scoring at Level 3: 23%
Students scoring at Level 4: 54%
Math students tested with valid scores: 111
Computed mean of student Math scores: 328
Students scoring at Level 1: 2%
Students scoring at Level 2: 34%
Students scoring at Level 3: 28%
Students scoring at Level 4: 36%
Science students tested with valid scores: 115
Computed mean of student Science scores: 88
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 3%
Students scoring at Level 3: 21%
Students scoring at Level 4: 77%
5th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 74
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 339
Students scoring at Level 1: 7%
Students scoring at Level 2: 15%
Students scoring at Level 3: 31%
Students scoring at Level 4: 47%
Math students tested with valid scores: 73
Computed mean of student Math scores: 328
Students scoring at Level 1: 10%
Students scoring at Level 2: 22%
Students scoring at Level 3: 37%
Students scoring at Level 4: 32%
6th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 94
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 323
Students scoring at Level 1: 6%
Students scoring at Level 2: 37%
Students scoring at Level 3: 22%
Students scoring at Level 4: 34%
Math students tested with valid scores: 93
Computed mean of student Math scores: 317
Students scoring at Level 1: 17%
Students scoring at Level 2: 33%
Students scoring at Level 3: 18%
Students scoring at Level 4: 31%
7th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 59
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 324
Students scoring at Level 1: 10%
Students scoring at Level 2: 32%
Students scoring at Level 3: 31%
Students scoring at Level 4: 27%
Math students tested with valid scores: 57
Computed mean of student Math scores: 304
Students scoring at Level 1: 32%
Students scoring at Level 2: 28%
Students scoring at Level 3: 23%
Students scoring at Level 4: 18%
8th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 47
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 333
Students scoring at Level 1: 2%
Students scoring at Level 2: 21%
Students scoring at Level 3: 45%
Students scoring at Level 4: 32%
- All334
- Males327
- Females340
- Hispanic347
- Asian339
- Black310
- White334
- Multirace332
- IDEA302
ELA Mean Score (3rd Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 334
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 81% |
New York: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 7%
Students scoring at Level 2: 12%
Students scoring at Level 3: 65%
Students scoring at Level 4: 16%
- All335
- Males332
- Females338
- Hispanic335
- Asian348
- Black301
- White335
- Multirace344
- IDEA303
MATH Mean Score (3rd Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 335
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 82% |
New York: | 49% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 3%
Students scoring at Level 2: 16%
Students scoring at Level 3: 34%
Students scoring at Level 4: 48%
4th Grade:
- All341
- Males332
- Females350
- Hispanic313
- Asian354
- Black317
- White348
- Multirace339
- IDEA296
ELA Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 341
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 77% |
State: | 41% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 2%
Students scoring at Level 2: 21%
Students scoring at Level 3: 23%
Students scoring at Level 4: 54%
- All328
- Males328
- Females329
- Hispanic306
- Asian354
- Black307
- White331
- Multirace338
- IDEA310
MATH Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 328
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 64% |
State: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 2%
Students scoring at Level 2: 34%
Students scoring at Level 3: 28%
Students scoring at Level 4: 36%
- All88
- Males88
- Females88
- Hispanic81
- Asian94
- Black76
- White90
- Multirace88
- IDEA81
SCI Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student Science scores: 88
Science Students scoring proficient and above: | 98% |
State: | 87% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 3%
Students scoring at Level 3: 21%
Students scoring at Level 4: 77%
5th Grade:
- All339
- Males330
- Females344
- Hispanic318
- Asian340
- Black315
- White341
- IDEA288
ELA Mean Score (5th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 339
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 78% |
State: | 35% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 7%
Students scoring at Level 2: 15%
Students scoring at Level 3: 31%
Students scoring at Level 4: 47%
- All328
- Males328
- Females328
- Hispanic311
- Asian331
- White330
- Multirace344
- IDEA285
MATH Mean Score (5th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 328
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 69% |
New York: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 10%
Students scoring at Level 2: 22%
Students scoring at Level 3: 37%
Students scoring at Level 4: 32%
6th Grade:
- All323
- Males317
- Females329
- Hispanic327
- Black311
- White327
- IDEA297
ELA Mean Score (6th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 323
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 56% |
New York: | 30% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 6%
Students scoring at Level 2: 37%
Students scoring at Level 3: 22%
Students scoring at Level 4: 34%
- All317
- Males314
- Females320
- Hispanic317
- Black293
- White327
- IDEA300
MATH Mean Score (6th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 317
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 49% |
State: | 38% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 17%
Students scoring at Level 2: 33%
Students scoring at Level 3: 18%
Students scoring at Level 4: 31%
7th Grade:
- All324
- Males320
- Females327
- Hispanic295
- Black312
- White343
- IDEA284
ELA Mean Score (7th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 324
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 58% |
State: | 39% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 10%
Students scoring at Level 2: 32%
Students scoring at Level 3: 31%
Students scoring at Level 4: 27%
- All304
- Males308
- Females300
- Hispanic275
- Black280
- White338
- IDEA248
MATH Mean Score (7th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 304
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 41% |
State: | 34% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 32%
Students scoring at Level 2: 28%
Students scoring at Level 3: 23%
Students scoring at Level 4: 18%
8th Grade:
- All333
- Males331
- Females335
- Black313
- White346
- IDEA308
ELA Mean Score (8th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 333
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 77% |
New York: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 2%
Students scoring at Level 2: 21%
Students scoring at Level 3: 45%
Students scoring at Level 4: 32%
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.
Ps 8 Robert Fulton School - % Scroring 55 and above in Regents Examination
Integrated Algebra (Common Core):
Students tested with valid scores: 66
Number of students tested scoring Level 1 (0-54): 4 (6%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 1 (2%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 35 (53%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 17 (26%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 9 (14%)
- All95%
- Males86%
- Females101%
- Hispanic100%
- Black83%
- White98%
- IDEA80%
Scoring 55 and above
(Integrated Algebra)
Number of students tested scoring Level 1 (0-54): 4 (6%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 1 (2%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 35 (53%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 17 (26%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 9 (14%)
Percentage of students scoring 55 and above: | 95% |
New York: | 93% |
The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test:
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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.
Ps 8 Robert Fulton School - % Scoring at Expanding Level or above in NYSESLAT
Kindergarten:
Students tested with valid scores: 7
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 29%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 71%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
1st Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 6
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 17%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 33%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 50%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
2nd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 5
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 20%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 60%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 20%
Students tested with valid scores: 7
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 71% |
New York: | 64% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 29%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 71%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
1st Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 6
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 50% |
State: | 42% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 17%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 33%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 50%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
2nd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 5
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 80% |
New York: | 63% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 20%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 60%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 20%
Accountability
Adequate Yearly Progress:
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(State average from 3,754 schools)
Elementary/Middle-Level Science:
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 202
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 84%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 181
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 1,090
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 88%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 104
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 1,092
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 86%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 106
- All193
- Males195
- Females191
- White197
Elementary/Middle-Level Science - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 202
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 84%
Performance Index (PI): | 193 |
State: | 174 |
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
- All156
- Males152
- Females160
- Hispanic143
- Black91
- White173
- IDEA111
Elementary/Middle-Level Math - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 1,090
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 88%
Performance Index (PI): | 156 |
State: | 114 |
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
- All167
- Males153
- Females178
- Hispanic150
- Black131
- White178
- IDEA99
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 1,092
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 86%
Performance Index (PI): | 167 |
State: | 113 |
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