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Is 254 School in Bronx, 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 12
Address
 2452 WASHINGTON AVE
Bronx, NY 10458
Telephone
(718) 220-8700
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City-data.com school rating
12
Students
468
Classroom Teachers (FTE)
36.9
National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status
No
Free lunch eligible students
364
Reduced-price lunch
eligible students
3
School district
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10
Charter school
No
Shared Time Indicator
No
Adult education offered
No

Ratings

This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
BELMONT PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL (0.1 miles):

76
FORDHAM HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (0.1 miles):

54
KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (0.1 miles):

53
WEST BRONX ACADEMY FOR THE FUTURE (0.1 miles):

30
BRONX HIGH SCHOOL-LAW AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (0.1 miles):

27
THOMAS C GIORDANO MIDDLE SCHOOL 45 (0.2 miles):

13
Is 254 School:

12
FORDHAM LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOR BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY (0.1 miles):

10
PS 46 EDGAR ALLEN POE (0.2 miles):

9
Is 254 School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York:

50
Bronx County:

25
Bronx:

25
Is 254 School:

12

Students & Teachers


Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 468
Enrollment in 2015: 492
Enrollment in 2014: 425
Enrollment in 2013: 456
Enrollment in 2012: 421
Enrollment in 2011: 453
Enrollment in 2010: 458
Enrollment in 2009: 496
Enrollment in 2008: 460
Enrollment in 2007: 490
Enrollment in 2006: 517

Is 254 School - Historical enrollment


Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
GradeG06G07G08UGTotal
All students1291881474468
Female students539166 - 210
Male students7697814258
American Indian/Alaska Native students111 - 3
Asian students434112
Hispanic students981491133363
Black students243327 - 84
White students122 - 5
Two or More Races students1 - - - 1

Enrollment by grade:
6th grade enrollment: 129
7th grade enrollment: 188
8th grade enrollment: 147
Ungraded enrollment: 4

Is 254 School - Historical enrollment by grade


Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 210 (44.9%)
Here:

44.9%
State:

51.1%
Male enrollment: 258 (55.1%)
Is 254 School:

55.1%
State:

47.5%

Is 254 School - Historical enrollment by gender


Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 3 (0.6%)
School:

0.6%
New York:

0.2%
Asian enrollment: 12 (2.6%)
Here:

2.6%
State:

4.6%
Hispanic enrollment: 363 (77.6%)
Here:

77.6%
New York:

9.2%
Black enrollment: 84 (17.9%)
Here:

17.9%
State:

12.0%
White enrollment: 5 (1.1%)
Here:

1.1%
New York:

55.1%
Two or More Races enrollment: 1 (0.2%)
Is 254 School:

0.2%
New York:

2.9%

Is 254 School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity


Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 367 (78.4%)
Here:

78.4%
New York:

52.7%
Free lunch eligible students: 364 (77.8%)
School:

77.8%
New York:

45.4%
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 3 (0.6%)
School:

0.6%
New York:

4.8%

Is 254 School - Lunch Program Eligibility


Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
  • Grade 8 English: 24
  • Grade 8 Mathematics: 29
  • Grade 8 Science: 28
  • Grade 8 Social Studies: 29

Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 36.9


Student/Teacher Ratio
Is 254 School:

12.7
New York:

14.0
Number of teachers with no valid teaching certificate: 2
Number of individuals teaching out of certification: 18
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 5
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 14

Total number of classes taught: 168
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 70


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

Is 254 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)

  • All278
  • Males272
  • Females286
  • Hispanic275
  • Black283
  • IDEA255
ELA students tested with valid scores: 127
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 278

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

15%
State:

30%

Students scoring at Level 1: 54%
Students scoring at Level 2: 31%
Students scoring at Level 3: 9%
Students scoring at Level 4: 6%

54%
31%
9%
6%

    MATH Mean Score (6th Grade)

  • All267
  • Males263
  • Females272
  • Hispanic265
  • Black269
  • IDEA251
Math students tested with valid scores: 132
Computed mean of student Math scores: 267

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

7%
New York:

38%

Students scoring at Level 1: 67%
Students scoring at Level 2: 27%
Students scoring at Level 3: 5%
Students scoring at Level 4: 2%

67%
27%
5%
2%
7th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (7th Grade)

  • All283
  • Males275
  • Females298
  • Hispanic279
  • Black298
  • IDEA262
ELA students tested with valid scores: 123
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 283

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

16%
State:

39%

Students scoring at Level 1: 47%
Students scoring at Level 2: 37%
Students scoring at Level 3: 14%
Students scoring at Level 4: 2%

47%
37%
14%
2%

    MATH Mean Score (7th Grade)

  • All282
  • Males275
  • Females292
  • Hispanic279
  • Black290
  • IDEA249
Math students tested with valid scores: 125
Computed mean of student Math scores: 282

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

11%
New York:

34%

Students scoring at Level 1: 58%
Students scoring at Level 2: 30%
Students scoring at Level 3: 10%
Students scoring at Level 4: 1%

58%
30%
10%
1%
8th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All298
  • Males292
  • Females304
  • Hispanic297
  • Black300
  • IDEA276
ELA students tested with valid scores: 167
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 298

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

35%
New York:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 29%
Students scoring at Level 2: 37%
Students scoring at Level 3: 28%
Students scoring at Level 4: 7%

29%
37%
28%
7%

    MATH Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All289
  • Males282
  • Females296
  • Hispanic289
  • Black283
  • IDEA247
Math students tested with valid scores: 163
Computed mean of student Math scores: 289

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

18%
State:

18%

Students scoring at Level 1: 42%
Students scoring at Level 2: 40%
Students scoring at Level 3: 14%
Students scoring at Level 4: 4%

42%
40%
14%
4%

    SCI Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All48
  • Males46
  • Females50
  • Hispanic46
  • IDEA41
Science students tested with valid scores: 118
Computed mean of student Science scores: 48

Science Students scoring proficient and above:

17%
State:

57%

Students scoring at Level 1: 43%
Students scoring at Level 2: 40%
Students scoring at Level 3: 17%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%

43%
40%
17%

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.

Is 254 School - % Scroring 55 and above in Regents Examination

Integrated Algebra (Common Core):

    Scoring 55 and above
    (Integrated Algebra)

  • All100%
  • Males100%
  • Females100%
  • Hispanic100%
Students tested with valid scores: 25
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 6 (24%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 14 (56%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 5 (20%)

Percentage of students scoring 55 and above:

100%
State:

93%

24%
56%
20%

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.

Is 254 School - % Scoring at Expanding Level or above in NYSESLAT

6th Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (6th Grade)

  • All41%
  • Males31%
  • Females52%
  • IDEA38%
Students tested with valid scores: 52
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

41%
New York:

61%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 2%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 25%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 33%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 37%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 4%

2%
25%
33%
37%
4%
7th Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (7th Grade)

  • All55%
  • Males48%
  • Females65%
  • IDEA77%
Students tested with valid scores: 44
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

55%
State:

64%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 2%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 11%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 32%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 39%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 16%

2%
11%
32%
39%
16%
8th Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (8th Grade)

  • All64%
  • Males61%
  • Females65%
  • Hispanic62%
  • IDEA71%
Students tested with valid scores: 55
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

64%
New York:

67%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 2%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 18%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 16%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 55%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 9%

2%
18%
16%
55%
9%

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: 175
Number of non-completers: 2
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 2
Percent of non-completers:

1.0%
State:

4.1%
General Education:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 134
Number of non-completers: 1
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 1
Percent of non-completers:

1.0%
State:

3.7%
Students with Disabilities:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 41
Number of non-completers: 1
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 1
Percent of non-completers:

2.0%
New York:

5.2%

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)

  • All82
  • Males77
  • Females85
  • Hispanic73
  • IDEA47
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 332
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 77%

Performance Index (PI):

82
New York:

174
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 180
Safe harbor target: 82
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:

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

  • All62
  • Males51
  • Females75
  • Hispanic59
  • Black60
  • IDEA21
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: No

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 931
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 94%

Performance Index (PI):

62
New York:

114
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 104
Safe harbor target: 79
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:

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

  • All84
  • Males70
  • Females102
  • Hispanic78
  • Black96
  • IDEA35
Made AYP: YSH
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: YSH

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 470
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 95%

Performance Index (PI):

84
State:

113
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 106
Safe harbor target: 79

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