PS 40 Samuel Huntington School
PS 40 Samuel Huntington School
About This School
Public School | Grades PK-6 | New York City Geographic District #28
PS 40 Samuel Huntington School is located in Jamaica, NY and is one of 24 elementary schools in New York City Geographic District #28. It is a public school that serves 577 students in grades PK-6.
PS 40 Samuel Huntington 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 40 Samuel Huntington School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, PS 40 Samuel Huntington School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about PS 40 Samuel Huntington School's students and teachers. more
PS 40 Samuel Huntington 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 40 Samuel Huntington School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, PS 40 Samuel Huntington School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about PS 40 Samuel Huntington School's students and teachers. more
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PS 48 William Wordsworth School 0.3 miles |  |
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| Neo-Elite Village Day School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| PS 30 Elementary School 0.5 miles |  |
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| PS 116 William C Hughley School 0.6 miles | |
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| Allen Christian School 0.6 miles | n/a |
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Aelgin-ny: I think the school is great! The staff as been very helpful with any issues I have encountered. I wish all the parents would participate more it will really help the children as well as the school !!!
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 577
52%
48%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, PS 40 Samuel Huntington School had 93% 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)
Black
72%
Hispanic
19%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
White
3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
2%
15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, PS 40 Samuel Huntington School had 15 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 #28Test 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.
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29%
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Science
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English Language Arts
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English Language Arts
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44%
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Science
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English Language Arts
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TestRating
3 out of 10
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