About This School
PS/is 278 School is located in New York, NY and is one of 45 schools in New York City Geographic District # 6. It is a public school that serves 486 students in grades K-8.
PS/is 278 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/is 278 School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, PS/is 278 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/is 278 School's students and teachers. more
PS/is 278 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/is 278 School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, PS/is 278 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/is 278 School's students and teachers. more
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| PS 18 Park Terrace Early Childhood Academy 0.1 miles |  |
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| PS 98 Shorac Kappock School 0.4 miles | |
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| PS 310 Marble Hill School 0.4 miles | |
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| Good Shepherd School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Kinneret Day School 0.6 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-8
- New York City Geographic District # 6
Made AYP
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Contact
PS/is 278 School421 West 219TH St
New York, NY 10034
(212) 942-3440
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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.
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: 486
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Student Economic Level (2009)
In 2009, PS/is 278 School had 81% 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)
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15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, PS/is 278 School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in New York City Geographic District # 6Recent Reviews
PS/is 278 School
5
I think this school gives me great knowledge. The teachers keep me facinated in the work they give us. I think this is a great school for kids that are in grades pre-kinder to 8th.
Submitted by a Current Student on Jan 19, 2011
PS/is 278 School
5
Mei Ng: I currently have 2 children attending this school. My son's in 8th and my daughter's in 6th. Overall, the school is wonderful. Safety and supervision is never a question. The teachers are awesome and my children are doing very well. Their free afterschool tutoring provides the kids an opportunity to fill in whatever they need work on, or just for test prep. Caring teachers and counselors make it a wonderful learning environment for my babies. I'm thankful.
Submitted by a Parent on Jan 3, 2011
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