Fostertown Etc Magnet School
Fostertown Etc Magnet School
About This School
Preschool | Grades K-6 | Newburgh City School District
Fostertown Etc Magnet School is located in Newburgh, NY and is one of 10 elementary schools in Newburgh City School District. It is a magnet school that serves 576 students in grades K-6.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Fostertown Etc Magnet 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 Fostertown Etc Magnet School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Fostertown Etc Magnet School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Fostertown Etc Magnet School's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Fostertown Etc Magnet 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 Fostertown Etc Magnet School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Fostertown Etc Magnet School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Fostertown Etc Magnet School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Gardnertown Fundamental Magnet School 1.7 miles |  |
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| Balmville School 1.7 miles |  |
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| Leptondale Christian Academy 2 miles | n/a | |
| Meadow Hill Global Explorations Magnet School 2.8 miles | |
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| Gams Technical Magnet School 2.8 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 576
48%
52%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Fostertown Etc Magnet School had 48% 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)
Hispanic
38%
White
34%
Black
25%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Two or More Races
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
Newburgh City School District District Spending
$18,266Per Pupil
The Newburgh City School District spends $18,266 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 68% on instruction, 30% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Newburgh City School District District
13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Fostertown Etc Magnet School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Newburgh City School DistrictTest 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.
English Language Arts
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78%
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Math
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86%
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81%
English Language Arts
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66%
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53%
state
69%
Math
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81%
district
68%
state
78%
English Language Arts
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71%
district
59%
state
67%
Math
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70%
district
62%
state
68%
English Language Arts
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71%
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53%
state
60%
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70%
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53%
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60%
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English Language Arts
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83%
district
55%
state
67%
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Math
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90%
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74%
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85%
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English Language Arts
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71%
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59%
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68%
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Math
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74%
district
69%
state
81%
Science
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94%
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80%
state
85%
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English Language Arts
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66%
district
57%
state
68%
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Math
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78%
district
65%
state
76%
Social Studies
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80%
district
75%
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78%
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English Language Arts
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70%
district
56%
state
63%
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Math
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70%
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64%
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71%
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English Language Arts
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83%
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58%
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70%
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Math
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96%
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83%
state
90%
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English Language Arts
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77%
district
61%
state
71%
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Math
school
82%
district
72%
state
83%
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Science
school
85%
district
75%
state
86%
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English Language Arts
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80%
district
70%
state
78%
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Math
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87%
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75%
state
83%
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Social Studies
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90%
district
83%
state
85%
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English Language Arts
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67%
district
58%
state
67%
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Math
school
79%
district
72%
state
79%
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English Language Arts
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73%
district
61%
state
76%
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Math
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96%
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89%
state
93%
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English Language Arts
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74%
district
66%
state
77%
no change
Math
school
82%
district
77%
state
87%
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Science
school
87%
district
78%
state
88%
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English Language Arts
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84%
district
75%
state
83%
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Math
school
89%
district
81%
state
88%
change 7%
Social Studies
school
84%
district
80%
state
86%
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English Language Arts
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76%
district
74%
state
81%
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Math
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83%
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74%
state
83%
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English Language Arts
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48%
district
40%
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55%
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Math
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55%
district
40%
state
59%
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English Language Arts
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47%
district
35%
state
57%
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Math
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48%
district
40%
state
64%
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Science
school
84%
district
79%
state
89%
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English Language Arts
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55%
district
38%
state
53%
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Math
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70%
district
49%
state
65%
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Social Studies
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94%
district
83%
state
86%
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English Language Arts
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62%
district
37%
state
54%
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Math
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65%
district
47%
state
61%
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English Language Arts
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69%
district
38%
state
56%
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Math
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75%
district
40%
state
59%
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English Language Arts
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48%
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37%
state
56%
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Math
school
59%
district
46%
state
67%
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Science
school
89%
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80%
state
88%
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English Language Arts
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50%
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37%
state
53%
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Math
school
73%
district
50%
state
66%
6
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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