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Public School | Grades PK-4 | New York City Geographic District #10
PS 396 Elementary School is located in Bronx, NY and is one of 44 elementary schools in New York City Geographic District #10. It is a public school that serves 259 students in grades PK-4.
PS 396 Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See PS 396 Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, PS 396 Elementary School had 5 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about PS 396 Elementary School's students and teachers. more
PS 396 Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See PS 396 Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, PS 396 Elementary School had 5 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about PS 396 Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012
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| Holy Spirit Elementary School 0.1 miles | n/a | |
| PS 226 Elementary School 0.2 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 259
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, PS 396 Elementary School had 85% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New York had 48% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
78%
Black
17%
White
3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
5:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, PS 396 Elementary School had 5 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in New York City Geographic District #10Test Scores
About the NYSA
What is it?
The New York State Assessments are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The tests are also used to evaluate schools and determine each school's accountability status.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science, and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for 90% of students to score at or above level 3, the level of proficiency.
English Language Arts
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71%
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74%
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93%
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71%
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39%
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TestRating
4 out of 10
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