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Jhs 62 Ditmas 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 48
Address
 700 CORTELYOU RD
Brooklyn, NY 11218
Telephone
(718) 941-5450
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City-data.com school rating
48
Students
1,179
Classroom Teachers (FTE)
85.1
National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status
No
Free lunch eligible students
940
Reduced-price lunch
eligible students
57
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:
PS 134 (0.4 miles):

92
PS 217 COLONEL DAVID MARCUS SCHOOL (0.4 miles):

64
MS 839 (0.7 miles):

63
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE (0.6 miles):

61
JHS 223 MONTAUK (THE) (0.6 miles):

58
PS 245 (0.6 miles):

56
Jhs 62 Ditmas School:

48
PS 139 ALEXINE A FENTY (0.3 miles):

37
PS 179 KENSINGTON (0.3 miles):

30
Jhs 62 Ditmas School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York:

50
Kings County:

40
Brooklyn:

40
Jhs 62 Ditmas School:

48

Students & Teachers


Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 1,179
Enrollment in 2015: 1,279
Enrollment in 2014: 1,287
Enrollment in 2013: 1,306
Enrollment in 2012: 1,280
Enrollment in 2011: 1,217
Enrollment in 2010: 1,207
Enrollment in 2009: 1,149
Enrollment in 2008: 1,133
Enrollment in 2007: 1,107
Enrollment in 2006: 1,244

Jhs 62 Ditmas School - Historical enrollment


Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
GradeG05G06G07G08UGTotal
All students135938542861,179
Female students - 1881942143599
Male students11711912143580
American Indian/Alaska Native students - 2 - - - 2
Asian students - 1181241271370
Hispanic students - 1111141412368
Black students - 84931062285
White students14352531150
Two or More Races students - 121 - 4

Enrollment by grade:
5th grade enrollment: 1
6th grade enrollment: 359
7th grade enrollment: 385
8th grade enrollment: 428
Ungraded enrollment: 6

Jhs 62 Ditmas School - Historical enrollment by grade


Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 599 (50.8%)
Jhs 62 Ditmas School:

50.8%
State:

51.1%
Male enrollment: 580 (49.2%)
Jhs 62 Ditmas School:

49.2%
New York:

47.5%

Jhs 62 Ditmas School - Historical enrollment by gender


Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 2 (0.2%)
Jhs 62 Ditmas School:

0.2%
State:

0.2%
Asian enrollment: 370 (31.4%)
Here:

31.4%
New York:

4.6%
Hispanic enrollment: 368 (31.2%)
Jhs 62 Ditmas School:

31.2%
State:

9.2%
Black enrollment: 285 (24.2%)
Jhs 62 Ditmas School:

24.2%
State:

12.0%
White enrollment: 150 (12.7%)
Jhs 62 Ditmas School:

12.7%
New York:

55.1%
Two or More Races enrollment: 4 (0.3%)
Here:

0.3%
New York:

2.9%

Jhs 62 Ditmas School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity


Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 997 (84.6%)
Jhs 62 Ditmas School:

84.6%
New York:

52.7%
Free lunch eligible students: 940 (79.7%)
Jhs 62 Ditmas School:

79.7%
New York:

45.4%
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 57 (4.8%)
Jhs 62 Ditmas School:

4.8%
New York:

4.8%

Jhs 62 Ditmas School - Lunch Program Eligibility


Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
  • Grade 8 English: 26
  • Grade 8 Mathematics: 30
  • Grade 8 Science: 30
  • Grade 8 Social Studies: 27

Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 85.1


Student/Teacher Ratio
Here:

13.9
New York:

14.0
Number of individuals teaching out of certification: 17
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 6
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 47

Total number of classes taught: 369
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 65


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: 8

Jhs 62 Ditmas 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)

  • All299
  • Males293
  • Females306
  • Hispanic299
  • Asian298
  • Black304
  • IDEA275
ELA students tested with valid scores: 336
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 299

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

25%
State:

30%

Students scoring at Level 1: 21%
Students scoring at Level 2: 54%
Students scoring at Level 3: 15%
Students scoring at Level 4: 10%

21%
54%
15%
10%

    MATH Mean Score (6th Grade)

  • All297
  • Males292
  • Females301
  • Hispanic295
  • Asian299
  • Black294
  • IDEA281
Math students tested with valid scores: 348
Computed mean of student Math scores: 297

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

27%
State:

38%

Students scoring at Level 1: 31%
Students scoring at Level 2: 41%
Students scoring at Level 3: 18%
Students scoring at Level 4: 9%

31%
41%
18%
9%
7th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (7th Grade)

  • All310
  • Males308
  • Females313
  • Hispanic309
  • Asian314
  • Black311
  • IDEA284
ELA students tested with valid scores: 305
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 310

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

39%
New York:

39%

Students scoring at Level 1: 14%
Students scoring at Level 2: 47%
Students scoring at Level 3: 31%
Students scoring at Level 4: 8%

14%
47%
31%
8%

    MATH Mean Score (7th Grade)

  • All306
  • Males307
  • Females305
  • Hispanic303
  • Asian314
  • Black300
  • IDEA278
Math students tested with valid scores: 321
Computed mean of student Math scores: 306

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

39%
State:

34%

Students scoring at Level 1: 33%
Students scoring at Level 2: 27%
Students scoring at Level 3: 28%
Students scoring at Level 4: 11%

33%
27%
28%
11%
8th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All312
  • Males306
  • Females317
  • Hispanic313
  • Asian310
  • Black315
  • IDEA281
ELA students tested with valid scores: 337
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 312

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

49%
State:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 13%
Students scoring at Level 2: 39%
Students scoring at Level 3: 36%
Students scoring at Level 4: 13%

13%
39%
36%
13%

    MATH Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All297
  • Males293
  • Females301
  • Hispanic291
  • Asian304
  • Black288
  • IDEA266
Math students tested with valid scores: 355
Computed mean of student Math scores: 297

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

27%
State:

18%

Students scoring at Level 1: 36%
Students scoring at Level 2: 37%
Students scoring at Level 3: 19%
Students scoring at Level 4: 8%

36%
37%
19%
8%

    SCI Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All66
  • Males65
  • Females67
  • Hispanic65
  • Asian67
  • Black65
  • IDEA57
Science students tested with valid scores: 301
Computed mean of student Science scores: 66

Science Students scoring proficient and above:

60%
State:

57%

Students scoring at Level 1: 10%
Students scoring at Level 2: 31%
Students scoring at Level 3: 49%
Students scoring at Level 4: 11%

10%
31%
49%
11%

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 7:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 5
Grade 7 ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

100%
State:

76%

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

100%
Math students tested with valid scores: 5
Grade 7 Math Students scoring proficient and above:

100%
New York:

75%

Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 60%
Students scoring at Level 4: 40%

60%
40%

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 62 Ditmas School - % Scroring 55 and above in Regents Examination

Integrated Algebra (Common Core):

    Scoring 55 and above
    (Integrated Algebra)

  • All100%
  • Males101%
  • Females100%
  • Hispanic100%
  • Asian101%
  • Black100%
  • White100%
Students tested with valid scores: 60
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 1 (2%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 21 (35%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 32 (53%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 6 (10%)

Percentage of students scoring 55 and above:

100%
State:

93%

2%
35%
53%
10%

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 62 Ditmas School - % Scoring at Expanding Level or above in NYSESLAT

6th Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (6th Grade)

  • All55%
  • Males46%
  • Females72%
  • Asian51%
  • White52%
  • IDEA60%
Students tested with valid scores: 74
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

55%
New York:

61%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 7%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 11%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 27%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 46%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 9%

7%
11%
27%
46%
9%
7th Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (7th Grade)

  • All75%
  • Males63%
  • Females86%
  • Asian81%
  • White66%
Students tested with valid scores: 80
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

75%
New York:

64%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 1%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 14%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 10%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 54%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 21%

1%
14%
10%
54%
21%
8th Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (8th Grade)

  • All71%
  • Males74%
  • Females65%
  • Hispanic50%
  • Asian74%
  • Black57%
  • White86%
  • IDEA60%
Students tested with valid scores: 86
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

71%
New York:

67%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 7%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 13%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 9%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 40%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 31%

7%
13%
9%
40%
31%

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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(State average from 1,468 schools)
All Students:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 343
Number of non-completers: 4
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 4
Percent of non-completers:

1.0%
New York:

4.1%
General Education:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 327
Number of non-completers: 4
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 4
Percent of non-completers:

1.0%
State:

3.7%
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)

  • All161
  • Males155
  • Females167
  • Hispanic162
  • Asian164
  • Black152
  • White176
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 366
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%

Performance Index (PI):

161
New York:

174
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 183
Safe harbor target: 161
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:

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

  • All101
  • Males98
  • Females103
  • Hispanic92
  • Asian114
  • Black90
  • White108
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 1,047
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 98%

Performance Index (PI):

101
State:

114
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 105
Safe harbor target: 105
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:

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

  • All123
  • Males110
  • Females134
  • Hispanic123
  • Asian120
  • Black134
  • White113
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 1,041
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%

Performance Index (PI):

123
State:

113
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 107

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