About This School
IS 5 Walter Crowley Middle School is located in Elmhurst, NY and is one of 9 middle schools in New York City Geographic District #24. It is a public school that serves 1515 students in grades 6-8.
IS 5 Walter Crowley Middle 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 IS 5 Walter Crowley Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, IS 5 Walter Crowley Middle School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about IS 5 Walter Crowley Middle School's students and teachers. more
IS 5 Walter Crowley Middle 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 IS 5 Walter Crowley Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, IS 5 Walter Crowley Middle School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about IS 5 Walter Crowley Middle School's students and teachers. more
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For New York, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 New York State Assessments Results and New York State Regents Exams Results for all subjects tested.
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Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St Adalbert Elementary School 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Jackson Heights School Sda 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| IS 73 The Frank Sansivieris Intermeidate School 0.6 miles |  |
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| St Bartholomew School 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| Jewish Institute of Queens 0.9 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 6-8
- New York City Geographic District #24
Made AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
IS 5 Walter Crowley Middle School5040 Jacobus St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 205-6788
Test 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
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For New York, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 New York State Assessments Results and New York State Regents Exams Results for all subjects tested.
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Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 1515
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Student Economic Level (2009)
In 2009, IS 5 Walter Crowley Middle School had 89% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New York had 45% 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 (2010)
Hispanic
54%
Asian/Pacific Islander
41%
White
3%
Black
2%
16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, IS 5 Walter Crowley Middle School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
IS 5 Walter Crowley Middle School
bille latorre: i.s.5 was a great school for me a had a blast with all my classes
Submitted by a Former Student on Mar 8, 2012
IS 5 Walter Crowley Middle School
That is the greatest school ever, when I use to study there, there were excellent teacher, I use to miss those great moment. Don't forget I always going to have your school in my heart.
Submitted by a Current Student on Nov 6, 2010
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