About This School
PS 137 John L Bernstein School is located in New York, NY and is one of 18 elementary schools in New York City Geographic District # 1. It is a public school that serves 224 students in grades PK, K-5.
PS 137 John L Bernstein 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 137 John L Bernstein School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, PS 137 John L Bernstein School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about PS 137 John L Bernstein School's students and teachers. more
PS 137 John L Bernstein 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 137 John L Bernstein School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, PS 137 John L Bernstein School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about PS 137 John L Bernstein 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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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Jacob Parochial School 0.1 miles | n/a | |
| PS 110 Florence Nightingale School 0.2 miles |  |
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| PS 140 Nathan Straus School 0.3 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades PK, K-5
- New York City Geographic District # 1
Made AYP
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Contact
PS 137 John L Bernstein School293 East Broadway
New York, NY 10002
(212) 602-2140
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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.
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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: 224
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Student Economic Level (2009)
In 2009, PS 137 John L Bernstein School had 86% 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
57%
Black
25%
Asian/Pacific Islander
14%
White
2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
2%
11:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, PS 137 John L Bernstein School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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katrina chen: I think that P.S137 is a very nice school ,everyone should not colse this school
Submitted by a Former Student on Oct 29, 2011
About New York, NY
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| New York | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $38,293 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 35 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 29% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 2.59 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 30% / 70% | 66%/33% |
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