Waterfront School in Buffalo, 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 13
- Address
- 95 4TH ST
Buffalo, NY 14202
- Telephone
- (716) 816-3900
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- City-data.com school rating
- 13
- Students
- 866
- Classroom Teachers (FTE)
- 59.4
- National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status - Yes, under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Free lunch eligible students
- 675
- School district
- BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Charter school
- No
- Title I status
- Title I schoolwide school
- Magnet School Indicator
- No
- Shared Time Indicator
- No
- Adult education offered
- No
Ratings
This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
HUTCHINSON CENTRAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL (0.4 miles): | 78 |
LEONARDO DA VINCI HIGH SCHOOL (1.1 miles): | 70 |
EMERSON SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY (0.5 miles): | 33 |
Waterfront School: | 13 |
INTERNATIONAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL AT GROVER CLEVELAND AT #187 (1.2 miles): | 7 |
BENNETT PARK MONTESSORI SCHOOL (1.2 miles): | 3 |
HERMAN BADILLO COMMUNITY SCHOOL (0.5 miles): | 2 |
D'YOUVILLE-PORTER CAMPUS (1.0 miles): | 2 |
FRANK A SEDITA SCHOOL #30 (1.5 miles): | 2 |
Waterfront School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York: | 50 |
Erie County: | 51 |
Buffalo: | 21 |
Waterfront School: | 13 |
Students & Teachers
Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 866
Enrollment in 2015: 880
Enrollment in 2014: 867
Enrollment in 2013: 873
Enrollment in 2012: 874
Enrollment in 2011: 915
Enrollment in 2010: 875
Enrollment in 2009: 866
Enrollment in 2008: 850
Enrollment in 2007: 863
Enrollment in 2006: 804
Enrollment in 2005: 800
Enrollment in 2004: 884
Enrollment in 2003: 940
Enrollment in 2002: 817
Enrollment in 2001: 867
Enrollment in 2000: 870
Enrollment in 1999: 914
Enrollment in 2015: 880
Enrollment in 2014: 867
Enrollment in 2013: 873
Enrollment in 2012: 874
Enrollment in 2011: 915
Enrollment in 2010: 875
Enrollment in 2009: 866
Enrollment in 2008: 850
Enrollment in 2007: 863
Enrollment in 2006: 804
Enrollment in 2005: 800
Enrollment in 2004: 884
Enrollment in 2003: 940
Enrollment in 2002: 817
Enrollment in 2001: 867
Enrollment in 2000: 870
Enrollment in 1999: 914
Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
Grade | PK | KG | G01 | G02 | G03 | G04 | G05 | G06 | G07 | G08 | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All students | 69 | 83 | 80 | 88 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 86 | 97 | 99 | 866 |
Female students | 33 | 43 | 44 | 41 | 46 | 44 | 41 | 43 | 50 | 56 | 441 |
Male students | 36 | 40 | 36 | 47 | 41 | 44 | 48 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 425 |
American Indian/Alaska Native students | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Asian students | 20 | 17 | 13 | 19 | 24 | 12 | 13 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 178 |
Hispanic students | 15 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 19 | 25 | 16 | 12 | 22 | 10 | 182 |
Black students | 25 | 28 | 35 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 50 | 358 |
White students | 8 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 18 | 115 |
Two or More Races students | 1 | 6 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | - | 26 |
Enrollment by grade:
Pre-Kindergarten enrollment: 69
Kindergarten enrollment: 83
1st grade enrollment: 80
2nd grade enrollment: 88
3rd grade enrollment: 87
4th grade enrollment: 88
5th grade enrollment: 89
6th grade enrollment: 86
7th grade enrollment: 97
8th grade enrollment: 99
Kindergarten enrollment: 83
1st grade enrollment: 80
2nd grade enrollment: 88
3rd grade enrollment: 87
4th grade enrollment: 88
5th grade enrollment: 89
6th grade enrollment: 86
7th grade enrollment: 97
8th grade enrollment: 99
Waterfront School - Historical enrollment by grade
Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 441 (50.9%)
Waterfront School: | 50.9% |
State: | 51.1% |
Male enrollment: 425 (49.1%)
Waterfront School: | 49.1% |
State: | 47.5% |
Waterfront School - Historical enrollment by gender
Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 7 (0.8%)
School: | 0.8% |
State: | 0.2% |
Asian enrollment: 178 (20.6%)
School: | 20.6% |
New York: | 4.6% |
Hispanic enrollment: 182 (21.0%)
Waterfront School: | 21.0% |
New York: | 9.2% |
Black enrollment: 358 (41.3%)
Waterfront School: | 41.3% |
State: | 12.0% |
White enrollment: 115 (13.3%)
Waterfront School: | 13.3% |
New York: | 55.1% |
Two or More Races enrollment: 26 (3.0%)
School: | 3.0% |
State: | 2.9% |
Waterfront School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity
Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 675 (77.9%)
Waterfront School: | 77.9% |
State: | 52.7% |
Free lunch eligible students: 675 (77.9%)
Here: | 77.9% |
State: | 45.4% |
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 0 (0.0%)
Waterfront School: | 0.0% |
New York: | 4.8% |
Waterfront School - Lunch Program Eligibility
Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
- Common Branch: 26
- Grade 8 English: 27
- Grade 8 Mathematics: 26
- Grade 8 Science: 26
- Grade 8 Social Studies: 27
Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 59.4
Number of FTE teachers in their first year of teaching: 5
Number of FTE teachers in their second year of teaching: 2
Number of FTE school counselors: 2
Number of FTE teachers who were absent more than 10 school days during the school years: 20
Student/Teacher Ratio
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: 11
Total number of classes taught: 126
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 4
Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 3
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 10
Number of FTE teachers in their first year of teaching: 5
Number of FTE teachers in their second year of teaching: 2
Number of FTE school counselors: 2
Number of FTE teachers who were absent more than 10 school days during the school years: 20
Student/Teacher Ratio
Waterfront School: | 14.6 |
State: | 14.0 |
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 3
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 11
Total number of classes taught: 126
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 4
Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 3
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 10
Waterfront School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio
School Expenditures:
Salary Expenditures for Total Personnel Funded with State and Local Funds: $4,330,136
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Teachers: 64.6 (Salary Expenditures: $3,675,302)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Instructional Aides: 9.2 (Salary Expenditures: $241,522)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 5.5 (Salary Expenditures: $217,515)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 3 (Salary Expenditures: $258,232)
Salary Expenditures for Total Personnel Funded with Federal, State, and Local Funds,: $4,869,336
- Salary Expenditures for Teachers: $4,076,284
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Instructional Aides: 12.4 (Salary Expenditures: $241,522)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 5.5 (Salary Expenditures: $217,515)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 3.9 (Salary Expenditures: $334,015)
Limited English Proficiency:
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- Hispanic13
- Asian118
- Black79
- White34
- Multirace5
- IDEA19
Students Enrolled in LEP Programs
- Hispanic: 13 (male: 8, female: 5)
- Asian: 118 (male: 65, female: 53)
- Black: 79 (male: 47, female: 32)
- White: 34 (male: 14, female: 20)
- Two or More Races: 5 (all female)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 19 (male: 11, female: 8)
Students with disabilities:
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Students with Disabilities (IDEA): Students with intellectual disabilities; hearing impairment, including deafness; speech or language impairment; visual impairment, including blindness; serious emotional disturbance; orthopedic impairment; autism; traumatic brain injury; developmental delay; other health impairment; specific learning disability; deaf-blindness; or multiple disabilities and who, by reason thereof, receive special education and related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) according to an Individualized Education Program, Individual Family Service Plan, or service plan. The "Students with Disabilities (IDEA)" column in the survey items always refers to students with disabilities who receive special education and related services under IDEA.
Students with Disabilities (Section 504 only): Students with a disability, who receive related aids and services solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The "Section 504 only" column in the survey items always refers to students with disabilities who receive related aids and services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under IDEA.
Students with Disabilities (Section 504 only): Students with a disability, who receive related aids and services solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The "Section 504 only" column in the survey items always refers to students with disabilities who receive related aids and services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under IDEA.
- Hispanic50
- Asian7
- Black53
- White23
- LEP17
Students with disabilities served under IDEA
- Hispanic: 50 (male: 34, female: 16)
- Asian: 7 (all female)
- Black: 53 (male: 37, female: 16)
- White: 23 (male: 10, female: 13)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 17 (male: 10, female: 7)
- Hispanic4
- American Indian2
- Black10
- LEP5
Students with disabilities served under Section 504
- Hispanic: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 2 (all male)
- Black: 10 (male: 8, female: 2)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 5 (all male)
Retention:
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(State average from 836 schools)
A student is retained if he or she is not promoted to the next grade prior to the beginning of the following school year. Students are not considered retained if they can proceed to the next grade because they successfully completed a summer school program or for a similar reason. At the high school level, a student who has not accumulated enough credits to be classified as being in the next grade is considered retained
Total number of students retained in Kindergarten: 6 (male: 4, female: 2)
Percent of Kindergarten students retained
Total number of students retained in 1st grade: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Percent of 1st grade students retained
Total number of students retained in 2nd grade: 8 (male: 6, female: 2)
Percent of 2nd grade students retained
Total number of students retained in 3rd grade: 6 (male: 4, female: 2)
Percent of 3rd grade students retained
Total number of students retained in 4th grade: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Percent of 4th grade students retained
Total number of students retained in 5th grade: 6 (male: 4, female: 2)
Percent of 5th grade students retained
Total number of students retained in 6th grade: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Percent of 6th grade students retained
Total number of students retained in 7th grade: 2 (all male)
Percent of 7th grade students retained
- Hispanic: 2 (all male)
- Asian: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Percent of Kindergarten students retained
Here: | 7.2% |
New York: | 5.4% |
Total number of students retained in 1st grade: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Black: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Percent of 1st grade students retained
Here: | 5.0% |
New York: | 5.0% |
- Hispanic4
- Asian2
- Black2
- LEP2
- 5042
Total number of students retained in 2nd grade
- Hispanic: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Asian: 2 (all male)
- Black: 2 (all male)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2 (all male)
- Section 504: 2 (all male)
Percent of 2nd grade students retained
Here: | 9.1% |
State: | 4.7% |
Total number of students retained in 3rd grade: 6 (male: 4, female: 2)
- Hispanic: 2 (all male)
- Black: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Percent of 3rd grade students retained
Here: | 6.9% |
State: | 4.2% |
Total number of students retained in 4th grade: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Hispanic: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Percent of 4th grade students retained
Waterfront School: | 4.5% |
New York: | 4.2% |
- Black4
- White2
- LEP2
- 5042
Total number of students retained in 5th grade
- Black: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- White: 2 (all male)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2 (all male)
- Section 504: 2 (all male)
Percent of 5th grade students retained
School: | 6.7% |
New York: | 4.6% |
Total number of students retained in 6th grade: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Black: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Percent of 6th grade students retained
School: | 4.7% |
State: | 4.7% |
Total number of students retained in 7th grade: 2 (all male)
- Hispanic: 2
Percent of 7th grade students retained
Waterfront School: | 2.1% |
State: | 5.1% |
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 students tested with valid scores: 81
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 284
Students scoring at Level 1: 58%
Students scoring at Level 2: 25%
Students scoring at Level 3: 16%
Students scoring at Level 4: 1%
Math students tested with valid scores: 83
Computed mean of student Math scores: 281
Students scoring at Level 1: 49%
Students scoring at Level 2: 28%
Students scoring at Level 3: 17%
Students scoring at Level 4: 6%
4th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 93
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 285
Students scoring at Level 1: 49%
Students scoring at Level 2: 35%
Students scoring at Level 3: 10%
Students scoring at Level 4: 5%
Math students tested with valid scores: 99
Computed mean of student Math scores: 272
Students scoring at Level 1: 55%
Students scoring at Level 2: 31%
Students scoring at Level 3: 9%
Students scoring at Level 4: 5%
Science students tested with valid scores: 104
Computed mean of student Science scores: 72
Students scoring at Level 1: 17%
Students scoring at Level 2: 14%
Students scoring at Level 3: 32%
Students scoring at Level 4: 37%
5th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 68
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 284
Students scoring at Level 1: 53%
Students scoring at Level 2: 32%
Students scoring at Level 3: 6%
Students scoring at Level 4: 9%
Math students tested with valid scores: 68
Computed mean of student Math scores: 290
Students scoring at Level 1: 51%
Students scoring at Level 2: 16%
Students scoring at Level 3: 25%
Students scoring at Level 4: 7%
6th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 87
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 288
Students scoring at Level 1: 40%
Students scoring at Level 2: 47%
Students scoring at Level 3: 9%
Students scoring at Level 4: 3%
Math students tested with valid scores: 86
Computed mean of student Math scores: 293
Students scoring at Level 1: 36%
Students scoring at Level 2: 42%
Students scoring at Level 3: 12%
Students scoring at Level 4: 10%
7th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 61
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 299
Students scoring at Level 1: 21%
Students scoring at Level 2: 56%
Students scoring at Level 3: 18%
Students scoring at Level 4: 5%
Math students tested with valid scores: 72
Computed mean of student Math scores: 288
Students scoring at Level 1: 54%
Students scoring at Level 2: 28%
Students scoring at Level 3: 13%
Students scoring at Level 4: 6%
8th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 77
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 284
Students scoring at Level 1: 42%
Students scoring at Level 2: 36%
Students scoring at Level 3: 16%
Students scoring at Level 4: 6%
Math students tested with valid scores: 83
Computed mean of student Math scores: 266
Students scoring at Level 1: 72%
Students scoring at Level 2: 18%
Students scoring at Level 3: 6%
Students scoring at Level 4: 4%
Science students tested with valid scores: 105
Computed mean of student Science scores: 57
Students scoring at Level 1: 26%
Students scoring at Level 2: 42%
Students scoring at Level 3: 29%
Students scoring at Level 4: 4%
- All284
- Males280
- Females289
- Hispanic271
- Asian285
- Black280
- IDEA274
ELA Mean Score (3rd Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 284
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 17% |
State: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 58%
Students scoring at Level 2: 25%
Students scoring at Level 3: 16%
Students scoring at Level 4: 1%
- All281
- Males280
- Females282
- Hispanic272
- Asian288
- Black269
- IDEA277
MATH Mean Score (3rd Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 281
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 23% |
State: | 49% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 49%
Students scoring at Level 2: 28%
Students scoring at Level 3: 17%
Students scoring at Level 4: 6%
4th Grade:
- All285
- Males278
- Females292
- Hispanic277
- Asian290
- Black284
- IDEA267
ELA Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 285
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 15% |
State: | 41% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 49%
Students scoring at Level 2: 35%
Students scoring at Level 3: 10%
Students scoring at Level 4: 5%
- All272
- Males270
- Females274
- Hispanic267
- Asian281
- Black268
- IDEA248
MATH Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 272
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 14% |
New York: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 55%
Students scoring at Level 2: 31%
Students scoring at Level 3: 9%
Students scoring at Level 4: 5%
- All72
- Males71
- Females73
- Hispanic71
- Asian70
- Black73
- IDEA61
SCI Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student Science scores: 72
Science Students scoring proficient and above: | 69% |
State: | 87% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 17%
Students scoring at Level 2: 14%
Students scoring at Level 3: 32%
Students scoring at Level 4: 37%
5th Grade:
- All284
- Males270
- Females304
- Hispanic295
- Asian279
- Black277
- IDEA255
ELA Mean Score (5th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 284
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 15% |
New York: | 35% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 53%
Students scoring at Level 2: 32%
Students scoring at Level 3: 6%
Students scoring at Level 4: 9%
- All290
- Males286
- Females296
- Hispanic294
- Asian299
- Black282
- IDEA276
MATH Mean Score (5th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 290
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 32% |
State: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 51%
Students scoring at Level 2: 16%
Students scoring at Level 3: 25%
Students scoring at Level 4: 7%
6th Grade:
- All288
- Males286
- Females291
- Hispanic287
- Asian289
- Black286
- White297
- IDEA264
ELA Mean Score (6th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 288
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 12% |
New York: | 30% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 40%
Students scoring at Level 2: 47%
Students scoring at Level 3: 9%
Students scoring at Level 4: 3%
- All293
- Males294
- Females291
- Hispanic294
- Asian307
- Black284
- White305
- IDEA254
MATH Mean Score (6th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 293
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 22% |
New York: | 38% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 36%
Students scoring at Level 2: 42%
Students scoring at Level 3: 12%
Students scoring at Level 4: 10%
7th Grade:
- All299
- Males287
- Females315
- Hispanic307
- Asian281
- Black304
ELA Mean Score (7th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 299
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 23% |
State: | 39% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 21%
Students scoring at Level 2: 56%
Students scoring at Level 3: 18%
Students scoring at Level 4: 5%
- All288
- Males281
- Females297
- Hispanic302
- Asian279
- Black290
MATH Mean Score (7th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 288
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 19% |
State: | 34% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 54%
Students scoring at Level 2: 28%
Students scoring at Level 3: 13%
Students scoring at Level 4: 6%
8th Grade:
- All284
- Males278
- Females289
- Hispanic278
- Asian294
- Black280
- IDEA252
ELA Mean Score (8th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 284
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 22% |
State: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 42%
Students scoring at Level 2: 36%
Students scoring at Level 3: 16%
Students scoring at Level 4: 6%
- All266
- Males268
- Females264
- Hispanic255
- Asian284
- Black262
- IDEA244
MATH Mean Score (8th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 266
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 10% |
New York: | 18% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 72%
Students scoring at Level 2: 18%
Students scoring at Level 3: 6%
Students scoring at Level 4: 4%
- All57
- Males58
- Females56
- Hispanic55
- Asian65
- Black54
- IDEA47
SCI Mean Score (8th Grade)
Computed mean of student Science scores: 57
Science Students scoring proficient and above: | 33% |
New York: | 57% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 26%
Students scoring at Level 2: 42%
Students scoring at Level 3: 29%
Students scoring at Level 4: 4%
Regents Examination:
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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.
Waterfront School - % Scroring 55 and above in Regents Examination
Integrated Algebra (Common Core):
Students tested with valid scores: 29
Number of students tested scoring Level 1 (0-54): 5 (17%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 4 (14%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 17 (59%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 1 (3%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 2 (7%)
- All83%
- Males100%
- Females75%
- Asian78%
- Black82%
Scoring 55 and above
(Integrated Algebra)
Number of students tested scoring Level 1 (0-54): 5 (17%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 4 (14%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 17 (59%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 1 (3%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 2 (7%)
Percentage of students scoring 55 and above: | 83% |
State: | 93% |
The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test:
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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.
Waterfront School - % Scoring at Expanding Level or above in NYSESLAT
Kindergarten:
Students tested with valid scores: 34
Students scoring at Entering Level: 6%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 18%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 6%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 53%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 18%
1st Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 42
Students scoring at Entering Level: 2%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 38%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 38%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 21%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
2nd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 35
Students scoring at Entering Level: 9%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 20%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 20%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 43%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 9%
3rd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 34
Students scoring at Entering Level: 9%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 24%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 32%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 32%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 3%
4th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 38
Students scoring at Entering Level: 11%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 16%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 32%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 39%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 3%
5th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 25
Students scoring at Entering Level: 8%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 12%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 36%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 28%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 16%
6th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 23
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 13%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 9%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 43%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 35%
7th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 29
Students scoring at Entering Level: 3%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 24%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 17%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 34%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 21%
8th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 25
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 8%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 12%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 68%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 12%
- All71%
- Males69%
- Females72%
- Asian62%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (Kindergarten)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 71% |
State: | 64% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 6%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 18%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 6%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 53%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 18%
1st Grade:
- All21%
- Males16%
- Females29%
- Asian29%
- Black19%
- White0%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (1st Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 21% |
State: | 42% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 2%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 38%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 38%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 21%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
2nd Grade:
- All52%
- Males50%
- Females53%
- Asian57%
- Black50%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (2nd Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 52% |
State: | 63% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 9%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 20%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 20%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 43%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 9%
3rd Grade:
- All35%
- Males43%
- Females30%
- Asian39%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (3rd Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 35% |
State: | 57% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 9%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 24%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 32%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 32%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 3%
4th Grade:
- All42%
- Males46%
- Females36%
- Asian43%
- Black44%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (4th Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 42% |
State: | 60% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 11%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 16%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 32%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 39%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 3%
5th Grade:
- All44%
- Males47%
- Females40%
- Black46%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (5th Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 44% |
New York: | 58% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 8%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 12%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 36%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 28%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 16%
6th Grade:
- All78%
- Males69%
- Females90%
- Asian72%
- Black70%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (6th Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 78% |
New York: | 61% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 13%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 9%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 43%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 35%
7th Grade:
- All55%
- Males43%
- Females88%
- Asian60%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (7th Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 55% |
New York: | 64% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 3%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 24%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 17%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 34%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 21%
8th Grade:
- All80%
- Males75%
- Females85%
- Asian75%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (8th Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 80% |
State: | 67% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 8%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 12%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 68%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 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.
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:
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: 1
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: 1
Number of non-completers: 1
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 1
Students with Disabilities:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 1
Number of non-completers: 1
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 1
Percent of non-completers: | 100.0% |
New York: | 10.3% |
General Education:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 1
Number of non-completers: 1
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 1
Percent of non-completers: | 100.0% |
New York: | 4.9% |
Students with Disabilities:
Accountability
Adequate Yearly Progress:
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(State average from 3,754 schools)
Elementary/Middle-Level Science:
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 213
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 98%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 181
Safe harbor target: 126
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: No
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 1,120
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 90%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 104
Safe harbor target: 82
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: No
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 1,116
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 90%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 106
Safe harbor target: 75
- All134
- Males137
- Females131
- Hispanic132
- Asian146
- Black124
- IDEA95
Elementary/Middle-Level Science - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 213
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 98%
Performance Index (PI): | 134 |
State: | 174 |
Safe harbor target: 126
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
- All70
- Males69
- Females72
- Hispanic58
- Asian82
- Black65
- White80
- IDEA33
Elementary/Middle-Level Math - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: No
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 1,120
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 90%
Performance Index (PI): | 70 |
New York: | 114 |
Safe harbor target: 82
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
- All73
- Males61
- Females85
- Hispanic68
- Asian77
- Black65
- White88
- IDEA39
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: No
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 1,116
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 90%
Performance Index (PI): | 73 |
New York: | 113 |
Safe harbor target: 75
Health & Safety
Offenses:
(State average from 1,445 schools)
An incident refers to a specific criminal act involving one or more victims and offenders. For example, if two students are robbed without a weapon, at the same time and place, this is classified as two robbery victimizations but only one robbery without a weapon incident
A weapon is any instrument or object used with the intent to threaten, injure, or kill. This includes look-alikes if they are used to threaten others.
Firearm or explosive device refers to any weapon that is designed to (or may readily be converted to) expel a projectile by the action of an explosive. This includes guns, bombs, grenades, mines, rockets, missiles, pipe bombs, or similar devices designed to explode and capable of causing bodily harm or property damage
Sexual assault is an incident that includes threatened rape, fondling, indecent liberties, or child molestation. Both male and female students can be victims of sexual assault. Classification of these incidents should take into consideration the age and developmentally appropriate behavior of the offender(s)
Robbery is taking or attempting to take anything of value that is owned by another person or organization, under confrontational circumstances by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear. A key difference between robbery and theft/larceny is that robbery involves a threat or assault.
Physical attack or fight refers to an actual and intentional touching or striking of another person against his/her will, or the intentional causing of bodily harm to an individual. Physical attack or fight does not include rape.
A threat refers to an act where there was no physical contact between the offender and victim but the victim felt that physical harm could have occurred based on verbal or nonverbal communication by the offender. This includes nonverbal threats (e.g., brandishing a weapon), and verbal threats of physical harm which are made in person. Threats made over the telephone or threatening letters are excluded.
A weapon is any instrument or object used with the intent to threaten, injure, or kill. This includes look-alikes if they are used to threaten others.
Firearm or explosive device refers to any weapon that is designed to (or may readily be converted to) expel a projectile by the action of an explosive. This includes guns, bombs, grenades, mines, rockets, missiles, pipe bombs, or similar devices designed to explode and capable of causing bodily harm or property damage
Sexual assault is an incident that includes threatened rape, fondling, indecent liberties, or child molestation. Both male and female students can be victims of sexual assault. Classification of these incidents should take into consideration the age and developmentally appropriate behavior of the offender(s)
Robbery is taking or attempting to take anything of value that is owned by another person or organization, under confrontational circumstances by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear. A key difference between robbery and theft/larceny is that robbery involves a threat or assault.
Physical attack or fight refers to an actual and intentional touching or striking of another person against his/her will, or the intentional causing of bodily harm to an individual. Physical attack or fight does not include rape.
A threat refers to an act where there was no physical contact between the offender and victim but the victim felt that physical harm could have occurred based on verbal or nonverbal communication by the offender. This includes nonverbal threats (e.g., brandishing a weapon), and verbal threats of physical harm which are made in person. Threats made over the telephone or threatening letters are excluded.
At least one incident at this school that involved a shooting: No
Any of this school's students, faculty, or staff died as a result of a homicide committed at this school: No
Incidents of sexual assault (other than rape): 2
Incidents of robbery without a weapon: 16
Incidents of physical attack or fight with a weapon: 1
Incidents of physical attack or fight without a weapon: 71
Incidents of threats of physical attack with a weapon: 3
Incidents of threats of physical attack with a firearm or explosive device: 4
Incidents of threats of physical attack without a weapon: 16
Total incidents per 1,000 students
Any of this school's students, faculty, or staff died as a result of a homicide committed at this school: No
Incidents of sexual assault (other than rape): 2
Incidents of robbery without a weapon: 16
Incidents of physical attack or fight with a weapon: 1
Incidents of physical attack or fight without a weapon: 71
Incidents of threats of physical attack with a weapon: 3
Incidents of threats of physical attack with a firearm or explosive device: 4
Incidents of threats of physical attack without a weapon: 16
Total incidents per 1,000 students
Waterfront School: | 130.5 |
New York: | 55.5 |
Referrals and Arrests:
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Referral to law enforcement is an action by which a student is reported to any law enforcement agency or official, including a school police unit, for an incident that occurs on school grounds, during school-related events, or while taking school transportation, regardless of whether official action is taken. Citations, tickets, court referrals, and school-related arrests are considered referrals to law enforcement.
School-related arrest refers to an arrest of a student for any activity conducted on school grounds, during off-campus school activities (including while taking school transportation), or due to a referral by any school official. All school-related arrests are considered referrals to law enforcement.
School-related arrest refers to an arrest of a student for any activity conducted on school grounds, during off-campus school activities (including while taking school transportation), or due to a referral by any school official. All school-related arrests are considered referrals to law enforcement.
Students without disabilities who were referred to a law enforcement agency or official: 4 (all female)
Students without disabilities who were referred to a law enforcement agency or official per 1,000 students
Students without disabilities who received a school-related arrest: 2 (all female)
Students without disabilities who received a school-related arrest per 1,000 students
- Hispanic: 2
- Black: 2
Students without disabilities who were referred to a law enforcement agency or official per 1,000 students
Here: | 4.6 |
New York: | 10.2 |
Students without disabilities who received a school-related arrest: 2 (all female)
- Black: 2
Students without disabilities who received a school-related arrest per 1,000 students
Waterfront School: | 2.3 |
State: | 1.7 |
Harassment & Bullying:
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An allegation is a claim or assertion that someone has done something wrong or illegal, typically made without proof.
Harassment or bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin refers to intimidation or abusive behavior toward a student based on actual or perceived race, color or national origin. Harassing conduct may take many forms, including verbal acts and name-calling, as well as non-verbal behavior, such as graphic and written statements, or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful or humiliating. The conduct can be carried out by school employees, other students, and non-employee third parties. Bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin constitutes racial harassment.
Harassment or bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin refers to intimidation or abusive behavior toward a student based on actual or perceived race, color or national origin. Harassing conduct may take many forms, including verbal acts and name-calling, as well as non-verbal behavior, such as graphic and written statements, or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful or humiliating. The conduct can be carried out by school employees, other students, and non-employee third parties. Bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin constitutes racial harassment.
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin: 1
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin per 1,000 students
Here: | 1.2 |
New York: | 3.3 |
Chronic Student Absenteeismt:
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A chronically absent student is a student who is absent 15 or more school days during the school year. A student is absent if he or she is not physically on school grounds and is not participating in instruction or instruction - related activities at an approved off-grounds location for at least half the school day. Each day that a student is absent for 50 percent or more of the school day should be counted. Any day that a student is absent for less than 50 percent of the school day should not be counted. The number of absences is based on the total number of school days absent. Chronically absent students include students who are absent for any reason(e.g., illness, suspension, the need to care for a family member), regardless of whether absences are excused or unexcused.
- Hispanic91
- American Indian4
- Asian31
- Black97
- White43
- Multirace7
- LEP46
- IDEA46
- 5047
Chronic Student Absenteeism
- Hispanic: 91 (male: 50, female: 41)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Asian: 31 (male: 20, female: 11)
- Black: 97 (male: 56, female: 41)
- White: 43 (male: 17, female: 26)
- Two or More Races: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 46 (male: 29, female: 17)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 46 (male: 29, female: 17)
- Section 504: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
Chronic Student Absenteeism per 1,000 students
Here: | 315.2 |
State: | 179.4 |
Restraint and Seclusion:
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Physical restraint refers to a personal restriction that immobilizes or reduces the ability of a student to move his or her torso, arms, legs, or head freely. The term physical restraint does not include a physical escort. Physical escort means a temporary touching or holding of the hand, wrist, arm, shoulder or back for the purpose of inducing a student who is acting out to walk to a safe location.
Total Number of Non-IDEA students subjected to physical restraint: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Non-IDEA students subjected to physical restraint per 1,000 students
Total Number of students with disabilities (IDEA) subjected to physical restraint: 2 (all male)
Students with disabilities (IDEA) subjected to physical restraint per 1,000 students
- Hispanic: 2 (all male)
- Black: 2 (all female)
Non-IDEA students subjected to physical restraint per 1,000 students
Waterfront School: | 4.6 |
New York: | 4.1 |
Total Number of students with disabilities (IDEA) subjected to physical restraint: 2 (all male)
- Black: 2
Students with disabilities (IDEA) subjected to physical restraint per 1,000 students
School: | 2.3 |
State: | 18.8 |
Suspensions:
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Out-of-school suspension
- For students with disabilities served under IDEA : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his/her regular school for at least half a day for disciplinary purposes to another setting (e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include both removals in which no individualized family service plan(IFSP) or individualized education plan(IEP) services are provided because the removal is 10 days or less as well as removals in which the child continues to receive services according to his/her IFSP or IEP.
- For students without disabilities and students with disabilities served solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his / her regular school for at least half a day(but less than the remainder of the school year) for disciplinary purposes to another setting(e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include removals in which no educational services are provided, and removals in which educational services are provided(e.g., school-provided at home instruction or tutoring).
- Hispanic187
- American Indian3
- Asian12
- Black797
- White42
- Multirace18
- LEP111
- IDEA317
- 50412
School days missed due to out-of-school suspension
- Hispanic: 187 (male: 141, female: 46)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 3 (all male)
- Asian: 12 (all male)
- Black: 797 (male: 439, female: 358)
- White: 42 (male: 19, female: 23)
- Two or More Races: 18 (all male)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 111 (male: 103, female: 8)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 317 (male: 230, female: 87)
- Section 504: 12 (all male)
Instances of out-of-school suspension (All preschool students): 2
Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (All preschool students)
Waterfront School: | 2.3 |
New York: | 0.2 |
- Black: 2
- White: 2
Instances of out-of-school suspension (Students without disabilities): 107
Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Students without disabilities)
Here: | 123.6 |
New York: | 50.9 |
- Hispanic10
- American Indian2
- Asian2
- Black25
- White2
- Multirace2
- LEP7
Students without disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension
- Hispanic: 10 (male: 8, female: 2)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 2 (all male)
- Asian: 2 (all male)
- Black: 25 (male: 14, female: 11)
- White: 2 (all female)
- Two or More Races: 2 (all male)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
- Hispanic4
- Asian2
- Black13
- White2
- LEP2
Students without disabilities receiving more than one out-of-school suspension
- Hispanic: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Asian: 2 (all male)
- Black: 13 (male: 5, female: 8)
- White: 2 (all male)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2 (all male)
Instances of out-of-school suspension (Students with disabilities): 87
Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Students with disabilities)
Waterfront School: | 100.5 |
New York: | 29.4 |
Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Section 504 only)
Waterfront School: | 4.6 |
New York: | 2.9 |
Students with disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension: 19 (male: 12, female: 7)
- Hispanic: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
- Black: 10 (male: 5, female: 5)
- White: 2 (all male)
- Hispanic5
- Black10
- White2
- Multirace2
- LEP2
- 5042
Students with disabilities receiving more than one out-of-school suspension
- Hispanic: 5 (all male)
- Black: 10 (male: 8, female: 2)
- White: 2 (all female)
- Two or More Races: 2 (all male)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2 (all male)
- Section 504: 2 (all male)
Classes & Courses
Algebra I:
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Algebra I is a (college-preparatory) course that includes the study of properties and operations of the real number system; evaluating rational algebraic expressions; solving and graphing first degree equations and inequalities; translating word problems into equations; operations with and factoring of polynomials; and solving simple quadratic equations. Algebra I is a foundation course leading to higher-level mathematics courses, including Geometry and Algebra II.
- Hispanic2
- Asian4
- Black10
- White7
8th grade student enrollment in Algebra I
- Hispanic: 2 (all female)
- Asian: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Black: 10 (male: 2, female: 8)
- White: 7 (male: 2, female: 5)
- Asian: 4 (all female)
- Black: 11 (male: 4, female: 7)
- White: 4 (all female)
Percent of 8th grade students who passed
Waterfront School: | 82.6% |
State: | 87.1% |
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