About This School
PS 55 The Maure School is located in Richmond Hill, NY and is one of 24 elementary schools in New York City Geographic District #28. It is a public school that serves 734 students in grades PK, K-6.
PS 55 The Maure 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 55 The Maure School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, PS 55 The Maure 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 55 The Maure School's students and teachers. more
PS 55 The Maure 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 55 The Maure School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, PS 55 The Maure 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 55 The Maure 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Christian Academy 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| AL-Iman School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| PS 161 Arthur Ashe School 0.4 miles |  |
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| PS 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School 0.5 miles |  |
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| PS 54 Hillside School 0.6 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades PK, K-6
- New York City Geographic District #28
Made AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
PS 55 The Maure School13110 97TH Ave
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 849-3845
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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TestRating
5 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: 734
45%
55%
Student Economic Level (2009)
In 2009, PS 55 The Maure 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)
Asian/Pacific Islander
49%
Hispanic
30%
Black
14%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
4%
White
3%
15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, PS 55 The Maure School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
PS 55 The Maure School
I think the teachers and paras are wonderful and professional. They work very hard with their students so they can achieve academic success. My children love their teachers. They make it a warm and inviting place to learn.
Submitted by a Parent on Jan 12, 2012
PS 55 The Maure School
This is a caring, safe school. The children always come first. Goals are set for all the kids, and for the most part are met. The children love to come to this school
Submitted on Jan 12, 2012
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