Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley
About This School
Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley did not make 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 Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley's students and teachers. more
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| PS 116 William C Hughley School 0.3 miles |  |
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| PS 268 School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Allen Christian School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Junior High School 72 Catherine & Count Basie 0.6 miles | |
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| Queens High School of Science at York College 0.6 miles |  |
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Total: 742Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley had 75% 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)
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In 2011, Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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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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