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Jhs 259 William Mckinley School in Brooklyn, NY
(06-08 • Public • Regular School)

City-data.com school rating (using weighted test average as compared to other schools in New York) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 85
Address
 7301 FT HAMILTON PKWY
Brooklyn, NY 11228
Telephone
(718) 833-1000
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City-data.com school rating
85
Students
1,618
Classroom Teachers (FTE)
90.1
National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status
No
Free lunch eligible students
1,068
Reduced-price lunch
eligible students
123
School district
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20
Charter school
No
Shared Time Indicator
No
Adult education offered
No

Ratings

This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
IS 187 CHRISTA MCAULIFFE SCHOOL (THE) (0.6 miles):

99
JHS 201 DYKER HEIGHTS (THE) (0.5 miles):

89
SCHOOL FOR FUTURE LEADERS (THE) (0.6 miles):

88
Jhs 259 William Mckinley School:

85
PS 176 OVINGTON (0.5 miles):

83
PS 69 VINCENT D GRIPPO SCHOOL (0.5 miles):

79
PS 127 MCKINLEY PARK (0.3 miles):

72
PS/IS 30 MARY WHITE OVINGTON (0.7 miles):

67
RALPH A FABRIZIO SCHOOL (0.3 miles):

60
Jhs 259 William Mckinley School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York:

50
Kings County:

40
Brooklyn:

40
Jhs 259 William Mckinley School:

85

Students & Teachers


Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 1,618
Enrollment in 2015: 1,475
Enrollment in 2014: 1,430
Enrollment in 2013: 1,440
Enrollment in 2012: 1,468
Enrollment in 2011: 1,419
Enrollment in 2010: 1,413
Enrollment in 2009: 1,389
Enrollment in 2008: 1,338
Enrollment in 2007: 1,348
Enrollment in 2006: 1,325

Jhs 259 William Mckinley School - Historical enrollment


Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
GradeG05G06G07G08UGTotal
All students256255948781,618
Female students12702632254763
Male students12922962624855
Asian students12502522183724
Hispanic students1114119121 - 355
Black students - 984 - 21
White students - 1881791435515
Two or More Races students - 111 - 3

Enrollment by grade:
5th grade enrollment: 2
6th grade enrollment: 562
7th grade enrollment: 559
8th grade enrollment: 487
Ungraded enrollment: 8

Jhs 259 William Mckinley School - Historical enrollment by grade


Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 763 (47.2%)
School:

47.2%
New York:

51.1%
Male enrollment: 855 (52.8%)
School:

52.8%
State:

47.5%

Jhs 259 William Mckinley School - Historical enrollment by gender


Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
Asian enrollment: 724 (44.7%)
School:

44.7%
State:

4.6%
Hispanic enrollment: 355 (21.9%)
Here:

21.9%
State:

9.2%
Black enrollment: 21 (1.3%)
School:

1.3%
New York:

12.0%
White enrollment: 515 (31.8%)
Jhs 259 William Mckinley School:

31.8%
State:

55.1%
Two or More Races enrollment: 3 (0.2%)
Jhs 259 William Mckinley School:

0.2%
New York:

2.9%

Jhs 259 William Mckinley School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity


Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 1,191 (73.6%)
School:

73.6%
State:

52.7%
Free lunch eligible students: 1,068 (66.0%)
Jhs 259 William Mckinley School:

66.0%
New York:

45.4%
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 123 (7.6%)
Jhs 259 William Mckinley School:

7.6%
State:

4.8%

Jhs 259 William Mckinley School - Lunch Program Eligibility


Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
  • Grade 8 English: 31
  • Grade 8 Mathematics: 28
  • Grade 8 Science: 31
  • Grade 8 Social Studies: 31

Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 90.1


Student/Teacher Ratio
Here:

18.0
State:

14.0
Number of individuals teaching out of certification: 15
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 7
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 49

Total number of classes taught: 396
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 78


Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 4
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 6

Jhs 259 William Mckinley School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio

Statewide Student Assessments


Grades 3-8 New York State Testing Program Assessments:
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(State average from 1,650 schools)
The grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics assessments measure the higher learning standards that were adopted by the State Board of Regents in 2010, which more accurately reflect students' progress toward college and career readiness.
6th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (6th Grade)

  • All317
  • Males312
  • Females323
  • Hispanic299
  • Asian326
  • White314
  • IDEA281
ELA students tested with valid scores: 590
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 317

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

52%
New York:

30%

Students scoring at Level 1: 16%
Students scoring at Level 2: 32%
Students scoring at Level 3: 19%
Students scoring at Level 4: 33%

16%
32%
19%
33%

    MATH Mean Score (6th Grade)

  • All324
  • Males324
  • Females325
  • Hispanic296
  • Asian343
  • White314
  • Multirace323
  • IDEA273
Math students tested with valid scores: 603
Computed mean of student Math scores: 324

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

62%
New York:

38%

Students scoring at Level 1: 15%
Students scoring at Level 2: 23%
Students scoring at Level 3: 22%
Students scoring at Level 4: 40%

15%
23%
22%
40%
7th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (7th Grade)

  • All322
  • Males322
  • Females323
  • Hispanic309
  • Asian330
  • White321
  • IDEA287
ELA students tested with valid scores: 552
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 322

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

63%
New York:

39%

Students scoring at Level 1: 13%
Students scoring at Level 2: 25%
Students scoring at Level 3: 39%
Students scoring at Level 4: 24%

13%
25%
39%
24%

    MATH Mean Score (7th Grade)

  • All334
  • Males336
  • Females331
  • Hispanic310
  • Asian351
  • White325
  • IDEA288
Math students tested with valid scores: 569
Computed mean of student Math scores: 334

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

65%
New York:

34%

Students scoring at Level 1: 13%
Students scoring at Level 2: 22%
Students scoring at Level 3: 26%
Students scoring at Level 4: 39%

13%
22%
26%
39%
8th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All325
  • Males320
  • Females329
  • Hispanic311
  • Asian331
  • White325
  • IDEA292
ELA students tested with valid scores: 537
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 325

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

65%
State:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 7%
Students scoring at Level 2: 28%
Students scoring at Level 3: 37%
Students scoring at Level 4: 28%

7%
28%
37%
28%

    MATH Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All329
  • Males326
  • Females333
  • Hispanic309
  • Asian347
  • White318
  • IDEA276
Math students tested with valid scores: 548
Computed mean of student Math scores: 329

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

62%
State:

18%

Students scoring at Level 1: 10%
Students scoring at Level 2: 28%
Students scoring at Level 3: 31%
Students scoring at Level 4: 31%

10%
28%
31%
31%

    SCI Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All79
  • Males79
  • Females80
  • Hispanic73
  • Asian84
  • White76
  • IDEA64
Science students tested with valid scores: 554
Computed mean of student Science scores: 79

Science Students scoring proficient and above:

86%
State:

57%

Students scoring at Level 1: 3%
Students scoring at Level 2: 12%
Students scoring at Level 3: 42%
Students scoring at Level 4: 44%

3%
12%
42%
44%

New York State Alternate Assessment:
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(State average from 88 schools)
New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) is part of the New York State testing program that measures the attainment of the State's learning standards in the areas of English language arts (ELA), mathematics, and science for all students with the most severe disabilities in Grades 3-8 and high school. In the 2015-16 school year, NYSAA began using computer-based testing for the ELA and mathematics components. Beginning with the 2017-18 school year, the NYSAA program will no longer include a Social Studies component. The NYSAA in ELA, mathematics, and science will be assessed using Dynamic Learning Maps alternate assessment.
Grade 8:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 5
Grade 8 ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

100%
State:

87%

Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 100%

100%
Math students tested with valid scores: 5
Grade 8 Math Students scoring proficient and above:

100%
New York:

84%

Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 100%

100%
Science students tested with valid scores: 5
Grade 8 Science Students scoring proficient and above:

100%
State:

93%

Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 100%

100%

Regents Examination:
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(State average from 2,072 schools)
Regents Examinations are achievement tests that are aligned with New York State's Learning Standards. Prepared by teacher examination committees and Department subject and testing specialists, Regents Examinations provide schools with a basis for evaluating the quality of instruction and learning that have taken place. They are used by school personnel to identify major learning goals, offering both teachers and students a guide to important understandings, skills, and concepts. The examinations also provide students, parents, counselors, administrators, college admissions officers, and employers with objective and easily understood achievement information for use in making sound educational and vocational decisions. Passing scores on the Regents Examinations in English, mathematics, science, and social studies satisfy the State testing requirements for a high school diploma.

Jhs 259 William Mckinley School - % Scroring 55 and above in Regents Examination

Integrated Algebra (Common Core):

    Scoring 55 and above
    (Integrated Algebra)

  • All101%
  • Males100%
  • Females100%
  • Asian99%
  • White100%
Students tested with valid scores: 177
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 10 (6%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 28 (16%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 139 (79%)

Percentage of students scoring 55 and above:

101%
State:

93%

6%
16%
79%

The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test:
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(State average from 642 schools)
The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) is designed to annually assess the English proficiency of all English language learners enrolled in Grades K-12 in New York State schools. The exam gives the State and schools important information about the English language development of English language learners (ELLs), and is part of the State's compliance with federal laws that mandate the annual assessing and tracking of English proficiency of English language learners.

Jhs 259 William Mckinley School - % Scoring at Expanding Level or above in NYSESLAT

6th Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (6th Grade)

  • All61%
  • Males64%
  • Females56%
  • Asian61%
  • White52%
  • IDEA67%
Students tested with valid scores: 81
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

61%
New York:

61%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 4%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 9%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 27%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 47%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 14%

4%
9%
27%
47%
14%
7th Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (7th Grade)

  • All72%
  • Males73%
  • Females71%
  • Hispanic75%
  • Asian64%
  • White84%
  • IDEA94%
Students tested with valid scores: 85
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

72%
New York:

64%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 1%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 9%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 18%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 44%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 28%

1%
9%
18%
44%
28%
8th Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (8th Grade)

  • All67%
  • Males60%
  • Females74%
  • Hispanic82%
  • Asian67%
  • White56%
  • IDEA73%
Students tested with valid scores: 60
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

67%
State:

67%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 2%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 17%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 15%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 55%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 12%

2%
17%
15%
55%
12%

Outcomes


High School Completers:
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Graduates - Graduates include students who received a local diploma or a local diploma with Regents endorsement (Regents diploma). All students who received a Regents diploma (with or without Advanced Designation or CTE Endorsement) are included in the number of students with Regents diploma.

Regents Diploma - Requires a student pass a minimum of 5 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.

Regents with Advanced Designation - Requires a student pass a minimum of 8 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.

Local Diploma - Can only be obtained by students with disabilities with an individualized education program or section 504 Accommodation Plan.
All Students:
General Education:
Students with Disabilities:

High School Non-completers:
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All Students:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 215
Number of non-completers: 1
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 1
General Education:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 443
Number of non-completers: 1
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 1
Students with Disabilities:

Accountability


Adequate Yearly Progress:
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(State average from 3,754 schools)
Elementary/Middle-Level Science:

    Elementary/Middle-Level Science - Performance Index (PI)

  • All184
  • Males180
  • Females188
  • Hispanic172
  • Asian193
  • White178
  • IDEA153
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 563
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%

Performance Index (PI):

184
New York:

174
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 184
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:

    Elementary/Middle-Level Math - Performance Index (PI)

  • All151
  • Males151
  • Females152
  • Hispanic107
  • Asian180
  • White139
  • IDEA75
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 1,749
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%

Performance Index (PI):

151
New York:

114
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 106
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:

    Elementary/Middle-Level ELA - Performance Index (PI)

  • All149
  • Males144
  • Females154
  • Hispanic118
  • Asian165
  • White145
  • IDEA85
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 1,754
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%

Performance Index (PI):

149
New York:

113
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 108

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