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Ps 129 John H Finley School in New York, NY
(PK-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 12
Address
 425 W 130TH ST
New York, NY 10027
Telephone
(212) 690-5932
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City-data.com school rating
12
Students
489
Classroom Teachers (FTE)
37.8
National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status
No
Free lunch eligible students
410
Reduced-price lunch
eligible students
23
School district
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5
Charter school
No
Shared Time Indicator
No
Adult education offered
No

Ratings

This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
MOTT HALL SCHOOL (THE) (0.1 miles):

88
HARLEM CHILDREN'S ZONE PROMISE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (0.3 miles):

68
A PHILIP RANDOLPH CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL (0.3 miles):

45
URBAN ASSEMBLY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (0.2 miles):

29
TEACHERS COLLEGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL (0.2 miles):

27
PS 161 PEDRO ALBIZU CAMPOS (0.2 miles):

22
ACADEMY FOR SOCIAL ACTION-A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL (0.2 miles):

19
Ps 129 John H Finley School:

12
URBAN ASSEMBLY ACADEMY FOR FUTURE LEADERS (0.2 miles):

8
Ps 129 John H Finley School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York:

50
New York County:

51
New York:

51
Ps 129 John H Finley School:

12

Students & Teachers


Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 489
Enrollment in 2015: 488
Enrollment in 2014: 564
Enrollment in 2013: 601
Enrollment in 2012: 640
Enrollment in 2011: 621
Enrollment in 2010: 579
Enrollment in 2009: 523
Enrollment in 2008: 501
Enrollment in 2007: 513
Enrollment in 2006: 516

Ps 129 John H Finley School - Historical enrollment


Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
GradePKKGG01G02G03G04G05G06G07G08UGTotal
All students414141505253683544631489
Female students18182225253232181836 - 244
Male students232319252721361726271245
American Indian/Alaska Native students - - - 2211211 - 10
Asian students111131121 - - 12
Hispanic students222320242926331622361252
Black students18171921142333151926 - 205
White students - - 1 - 41 - - 1 - - 7
Two or More Races students - - - 2 - 1 - - - - - 3

Enrollment by grade:
Pre-Kindergarten enrollment: 41
Kindergarten enrollment: 41
1st grade enrollment: 41
2nd grade enrollment: 50
3rd grade enrollment: 52
4th grade enrollment: 53
5th grade enrollment: 68
6th grade enrollment: 35
7th grade enrollment: 44
8th grade enrollment: 63
Ungraded enrollment: 1

Ps 129 John H Finley School - Historical enrollment by grade


Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 244 (49.9%)
Ps 129 John H Finley School:

49.9%
State:

51.1%
Male enrollment: 245 (50.1%)
Ps 129 John H Finley School:

50.1%
New York:

47.5%

Ps 129 John H Finley School - Historical enrollment by gender


Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 10 (2.0%)
Ps 129 John H Finley School:

2.0%
New York:

0.2%
Asian enrollment: 12 (2.5%)
School:

2.5%
New York:

4.6%
Hispanic enrollment: 252 (51.5%)
Ps 129 John H Finley School:

51.5%
State:

9.2%
Black enrollment: 205 (41.9%)
Ps 129 John H Finley School:

41.9%
New York:

12.0%
White enrollment: 7 (1.4%)
Ps 129 John H Finley School:

1.4%
State:

55.1%
Two or More Races enrollment: 3 (0.6%)
School:

0.6%
State:

2.9%

Ps 129 John H Finley School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity


Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 433 (88.5%)
School:

88.5%
State:

52.7%
Free lunch eligible students: 410 (83.8%)
School:

83.8%
New York:

45.4%
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 23 (4.7%)
Here:

4.7%
State:

4.8%

Ps 129 John H Finley School - Lunch Program Eligibility


Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
  • Common Branch: 15
  • Grade 8 English: 19
  • Grade 8 Mathematics: 19
  • Grade 8 Science: 17
  • Grade 8 Social Studies: 37

Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 37.8


Student/Teacher Ratio
Here:

13.0
State:

14.0
Number of individuals teaching out of certification: 2
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 3
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 19

Total number of classes taught: 150
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 11


Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 2
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 5

Ps 129 John H Finley 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 2,439 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.
3rd Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (3rd Grade)

  • All299
  • Males290
  • Females307
  • Hispanic312
  • Black291
  • IDEA250
ELA students tested with valid scores: 51
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 299

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

35%
New York:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 37%
Students scoring at Level 2: 27%
Students scoring at Level 3: 29%
Students scoring at Level 4: 6%

37%
27%
29%
6%

    MATH Mean Score (3rd Grade)

  • All297
  • Males295
  • Females300
  • Hispanic306
  • Black291
  • IDEA263
Math students tested with valid scores: 51
Computed mean of student Math scores: 297

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

38%
New York:

49%

Students scoring at Level 1: 33%
Students scoring at Level 2: 29%
Students scoring at Level 3: 24%
Students scoring at Level 4: 14%

33%
29%
24%
14%
4th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (4th Grade)

  • All287
  • Males280
  • Females296
  • Hispanic291
  • Black276
  • IDEA255
ELA students tested with valid scores: 37
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 287

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

27%
New York:

41%

Students scoring at Level 1: 54%
Students scoring at Level 2: 19%
Students scoring at Level 3: 11%
Students scoring at Level 4: 16%

54%
19%
11%
16%

    MATH Mean Score (4th Grade)

  • All278
  • Males278
  • Females277
  • Hispanic277
  • Black265
  • IDEA253
Math students tested with valid scores: 37
Computed mean of student Math scores: 278

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

24%
State:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 57%
Students scoring at Level 2: 19%
Students scoring at Level 3: 16%
Students scoring at Level 4: 8%

57%
19%
16%
8%

    SCI Mean Score (4th Grade)

  • All74
  • Males73
  • Females74
  • Hispanic72
  • Black73
  • IDEA77
Science students tested with valid scores: 36
Computed mean of student Science scores: 74

Science Students scoring proficient and above:

67%
State:

87%

Students scoring at Level 1: 6%
Students scoring at Level 2: 28%
Students scoring at Level 3: 25%
Students scoring at Level 4: 42%

6%
28%
25%
42%
5th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (5th Grade)

  • All286
  • Males274
  • Females295
  • Hispanic287
  • IDEA242
ELA students tested with valid scores: 43
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 286

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

19%
New York:

35%

Students scoring at Level 1: 56%
Students scoring at Level 2: 26%
Students scoring at Level 3: 12%
Students scoring at Level 4: 7%

56%
26%
12%
7%

    MATH Mean Score (5th Grade)

  • All282
  • Males279
  • Females284
  • Hispanic282
  • IDEA246
Math students tested with valid scores: 44
Computed mean of student Math scores: 282

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

9%
New York:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 66%
Students scoring at Level 2: 25%
Students scoring at Level 3: 7%
Students scoring at Level 4: 2%

66%
25%
7%
2%
6th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (6th Grade)

  • All289
  • Males285
  • Females294
  • Black288
  • IDEA260
ELA students tested with valid scores: 62
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 289

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

14%
New York:

30%

Students scoring at Level 1: 34%
Students scoring at Level 2: 52%
Students scoring at Level 3: 8%
Students scoring at Level 4: 6%

34%
52%
8%
6%

    MATH Mean Score (6th Grade)

  • All275
  • Males278
  • Females273
  • Black271
  • IDEA238
Math students tested with valid scores: 63
Computed mean of student Math scores: 275

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

11%
New York:

38%

Students scoring at Level 1: 51%
Students scoring at Level 2: 38%
Students scoring at Level 3: 5%
Students scoring at Level 4: 6%

51%
38%
5%
6%
7th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (7th Grade)

  • All288
  • Males284
  • Females292
  • Black285
  • IDEA268
ELA students tested with valid scores: 45
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 288

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

18%
New York:

39%

Students scoring at Level 1: 49%
Students scoring at Level 2: 33%
Students scoring at Level 3: 18%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%

49%
33%
18%

    MATH Mean Score (7th Grade)

  • All266
  • Males267
  • Females265
  • Hispanic271
  • Black256
  • IDEA269
Math students tested with valid scores: 47
Computed mean of student Math scores: 266

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

4%
New York:

34%

Students scoring at Level 1: 81%
Students scoring at Level 2: 15%
Students scoring at Level 3: 4%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%

81%
15%
4%
8th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All282
  • Males276
  • Females291
  • Hispanic282
  • IDEA258
ELA students tested with valid scores: 48
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 282

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

19%
State:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 50%
Students scoring at Level 2: 31%
Students scoring at Level 3: 15%
Students scoring at Level 4: 4%

50%
31%
15%
4%

    MATH Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All260
  • Males254
  • Females268
  • Hispanic264
  • Black256
  • IDEA241
Math students tested with valid scores: 47
Computed mean of student Math scores: 260

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

2%
New York:

18%

Students scoring at Level 1: 74%
Students scoring at Level 2: 23%
Students scoring at Level 3: 2%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%

74%
23%
2%

    SCI Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All53
  • Males52
  • Females55
  • Hispanic52
  • IDEA39
Science students tested with valid scores: 44
Computed mean of student Science scores: 53

Science Students scoring proficient and above:

18%
State:

57%

Students scoring at Level 1: 23%
Students scoring at Level 2: 59%
Students scoring at Level 3: 16%
Students scoring at Level 4: 2%

23%
59%
16%
2%

New York State Alternate Assessment:
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(State average from 41 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 5:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 5
Grade 5 ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

100%
New York:

90%

Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 20%
Students scoring at Level 4: 80%

20%
80%
Math students tested with valid scores: 5
Grade 5 Math 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: 20%
Students scoring at Level 4: 80%

20%
80%
Social Studies students tested with valid scores: 5
Grade 5 Social Studies Students scoring proficient and above:

80%
State:

84%

Students scoring at Level 1: 20%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 80%

20%
80%

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.
Integrated Algebra (Common Core):

    Scoring 55 and above
    (Integrated Algebra)

  • All82%
  • Males75%
  • Females88%
  • Hispanic88%
Students tested with valid scores: 16
Number of students tested scoring Level 1 (0-54): 3 (19%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 2 (13%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 8 (50%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 3 (19%)

Percentage of students scoring 55 and above:

82%
State:

93%

19%
13%
50%
19%

The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test:
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(State average from 1,177 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.

Ps 129 John H Finley School - % Scoring at Expanding Level or above in NYSESLAT

Kindergarten:
Students tested with valid scores: 5
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

100%
State:

64%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 60%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 40%

60%
40%
3rd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 5
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

40%
State:

57%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 40%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 20%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 40%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%

40%
20%
40%
6th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 9
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

78%
State:

61%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 11%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 11%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 56%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 22%

11%
11%
56%
22%
7th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 7
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

43%
New York:

64%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 57%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 43%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%

57%
43%
8th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 7
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

71%
State:

67%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 29%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 71%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%

29%
71%

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: 21
Number of non-completers: 1
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 1
Percent of non-completers:

5.0%
New York:

4.1%
General Education:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 49
Number of non-completers: 1
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 1
Percent of non-completers:

2.0%
New York:

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)

  • All127
  • Males125
  • Hispanic112
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 85
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 95%

Performance Index (PI):

127
New York:

174
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 178
Safe harbor target: 123
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:

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

  • All58
  • Males58
  • Females58
  • Hispanic61
  • Black50
  • IDEA21
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 295
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%

Performance Index (PI):

58
New York:

114
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 102
Safe harbor target: 77
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:

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

  • All78
  • Males65
  • Females92
  • Hispanic80
  • Black74
  • IDEA27
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 297
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 100%

Performance Index (PI):

78
New York:

113
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 104
Safe harbor target: 96

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