PS 209 Margaret Mead School
PS 209 Margaret Mead School
About This School
Public School | Grades PK-8 | New York City Geographic District #21
PS 209 Margaret Mead School is located in Brooklyn, NY and is one of 40 schools in New York City Geographic District #21. It is a public school that serves 758 students in grades PK-8.
PS 209 Margaret Mead 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 209 Margaret Mead School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, PS 209 Margaret Mead School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about PS 209 Margaret Mead School's students and teachers. more
PS 209 Margaret Mead 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 209 Margaret Mead School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, PS 209 Margaret Mead School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about PS 209 Margaret Mead School's students and teachers. more
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PS 209 Margaret Mead School
LolaValie: I've been to this school since I was in pre-school. Trust me, it's really bad. In 2012, only ONE student got accepted to a specialized high school which is really sad. If you compare this school to Bay Academy, Bay Academy is so much better. I would say that the teachers are not that good at 209... Teachers really try their best to teach students, but they are really slow at teaching. And this school is really poor. This year at 2012, they do not ALLOW kid's to write on their own workbooks so they have to copy the questions and answers down on the notebook... I would say that the all 8th grade students of 2012 had passed the regents exam except the ones that don't want to take the test. Good luck to those students who will have the strict science teacher in 8th grade, "Ms.Balsamo." Trust me, she's scary.... Everyone is scared of her...
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Jean: I went to PS 209 and graduated in 99' I loved this school. It has molded me into the person I have become as well as my fellow classmates. I was one out of 3 AA children in my class and never felt discriminated against. My name is on a plaque in the school and my heart will remain there forever.
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it was the best school ever.i was really sad when i moved away in 2007.i wish i could go back and spend more than pre k through third grade there.:(
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i spent 2004-2007 there.all i can say is that it is great.i was truly sad when i moved away from new york
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P.S.209 was the best middle school ever. The teachers really do try and help you the best that they can. I miss it
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Jeanne Lopez: It's unfair to print an anonymous statement that is not truly reflective of P.S. 209. The principal maintains an "open door" policy. She welcomes all parents and is truly concerned that children and parents are treated fairly and respectfully. This parent should take the time to make an appointment to see the principal and raise any concerns, she will be pleasantly surprised. The principal and teachers are true professionals who work hard to maintain high standards. The teachers have always communicated with parents to keep them informed and to engage them in the partnership of educations since it is school policy.
It's not true that teachers just want to get through the day. Their goal and purpose is to insure that the best education possible is provide to every student.
I have two daughters in PS 209 since they were in first and second grade and thoughuot all this years we had all the support and help from the teachers as well from every one else in the staff, my daughters are happy to be here and are not the only ones thinking that way, the comments made by this person against them are very unfare and not true, maybe after all she comes out and bring her concerns to our school, she'll find out how wrong she is in her concepts instead of hidding to make derogatory remarks about people she don't know.
It's not true that teachers just want to get through the day. Their goal and purpose is to insure that the best education possible is provide to every student.
I have two daughters in PS 209 since they were in first and second grade and thoughuot all this years we had all the support and help from the teachers as well from every one else in the staff, my daughters are happy to be here and are not the only ones thinking that way, the comments made by this person against them are very unfare and not true, maybe after all she comes out and bring her concerns to our school, she'll find out how wrong she is in her concepts instead of hidding to make derogatory remarks about people she don't know.
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My children are in first grade at PS 209 and I am very unhappy with the general state of this school. The principal is inaccessible and it's impossible to meet with her and raise concerns. The teachers (some of them) rarely communicate with the parents and always seem to have an excuse as to why certain information is not relayed. It seems that all they want to do is get through the day!!
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 758
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, PS 209 Margaret Mead School had 71% 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)
White
45%
Asian/Pacific Islander
30%
Hispanic
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13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, PS 209 Margaret Mead School had 13 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 #21Test 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.
About the NYSRE
What is it?
The New York State Regents Examinations are a series of subject specific tests that measure a student's level of proficiency in each of the subject areas tested.
Which Grades and Subjects?
High school students must pass at least five tests in the following subjects: English language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and foreign language.
How is it Scored?
Every New York high school student must pass (score a 65 or above) at least five Regents examinations to receive a high school diploma. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.
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TestRating
6 out of 10
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