P.S. 79 Creston (Closed 2012)
P.S. 79 Creston served 141 students in grades 5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the New York state average of 67%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New York state average of 58%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 5 |
| Total Students | 141 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 40-44% | 67% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 20-24% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | 78% | 27% |
| Black | 20% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #10 School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to P.S. 79 Creston is Theatre Arts Production Company School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Creston Academy (0.0 miles away)
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