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Preparatory Academy For Writers: A College Board School in New York, NY
(06-12 • 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 68
Address
 143-10 SPRINGFIELD BLVD
New York, NY 11413
Telephone
(718) 949-8405
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City-data.com school rating
68
Students
576
Classroom Teachers (FTE)
34.0
National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status
No
Free lunch eligible students
362
Reduced-price lunch
eligible students
52
School district
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29
Charter school
No
Shared Time Indicator
No
Adult education offered
No

Ratings

This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
Preparatory Academy For Writers: A College Board School:

68
PS 251 (0.2 miles):

54
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES (0.0 miles):

35
CYNTHIA JENKINS SCHOOL (0.5 miles):

25
EXCELSIOR PREPARATORTY HIGH SCHOOL (0.0 miles):

24
PS 52 (0.7 miles):

21
QUEENS PREPARATORY ACADEMY (0.0 miles):

20
COMMUNITY VOICES MIDDLE SCHOOL (0.2 miles):

20
COLLABORATIVE ARTS MIDDLE SCHOOL (0.2 miles):

13
Preparatory Academy For Writers: A College Board School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York:

50
New York County:

51
New York:

51
This School:

68

Students & Teachers


Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 576
Enrollment in 2015: 553
Enrollment in 2014: 522
Enrollment in 2013: 479
Enrollment in 2012: 470
Enrollment in 2011: 413
Enrollment in 2010: 380
Enrollment in 2009: 300
Enrollment in 2008: 192
Enrollment in 2007: 105

Preparatory Academy For Writers: A College Board School - Historical enrollment


Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
GradeG06G07G08G09G10G11G12Total
All students59575210212184101576
Female students31353367725155344
Male students28221935493346232
American Indian/Alaska Native students - 3 - - 32210
Asian students212264724
Hispanic students331755933
Black students525049931016781493
White students2 - - - 43211
Two or More Races students - - - - 23 - 5

Enrollment by grade:
6th grade enrollment: 59
7th grade enrollment: 57
8th grade enrollment: 52
9th grade enrollment: 102
10th grade enrollment: 121
11th grade enrollment: 84
12th grade enrollment: 101

Preparatory Academy For Writers: A College Board School - Historical enrollment by grade


Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 344 (59.7%)
School:

59.7%
State:

51.1%
Male enrollment: 232 (40.3%)
Here:

40.3%
New York:

47.5%

Preparatory Academy For Writers: A College Board School - Historical enrollment by gender


Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 10 (1.7%)
Here:

1.7%
State:

0.2%
Asian enrollment: 24 (4.2%)
Here:

4.2%
New York:

4.6%
Hispanic enrollment: 33 (5.7%)
School:

5.7%
New York:

9.2%
Black enrollment: 493 (85.6%)
Preparatory Academy For Writers: A College Board School:

85.6%
State:

12.0%
White enrollment: 11 (1.9%)
School:

1.9%
State:

55.1%
Two or More Races enrollment: 5 (0.9%)
School:

0.9%
New York:

2.9%

Preparatory Academy For Writers: A College Board School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity


Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 414 (71.9%)
Preparatory Academy For Writers: A College Board School:

71.9%
State:

52.7%
Free lunch eligible students: 362 (62.8%)
School:

62.8%
New York:

45.4%
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 52 (9.0%)
Preparatory Academy For Writers: A College Board School:

9.0%
New York:

4.8%

Preparatory Academy For Writers: A College Board School - Lunch Program Eligibility


Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
  • Grade 8 English: 15
  • Grade 8 Mathematics: 21
  • Grade 8 Science: 14
  • Grade 8 Social Studies: 20

Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 34


Student/Teacher Ratio
School:

17.0
State:

14.0
Number of individuals teaching out of certification: 7
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 4
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 13

Total number of classes taught: 130
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 22


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: 2
Number of part-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 2

Preparatory Academy For Writers: A College Board 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)

  • All305
  • Males300
  • Females313
  • Black305
  • IDEA279
ELA students tested with valid scores: 83
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 305

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

39%
State:

30%

Students scoring at Level 1: 18%
Students scoring at Level 2: 43%
Students scoring at Level 3: 28%
Students scoring at Level 4: 11%

18%
43%
28%
11%

    MATH Mean Score (6th Grade)

  • All304
  • Males301
  • Females309
  • Black305
  • IDEA275
Math students tested with valid scores: 83
Computed mean of student Math scores: 304

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

40%
State:

38%

Students scoring at Level 1: 25%
Students scoring at Level 2: 35%
Students scoring at Level 3: 23%
Students scoring at Level 4: 17%

25%
35%
23%
17%
7th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (7th Grade)

  • All313
  • Males305
  • Females319
  • Black312
  • IDEA285
ELA students tested with valid scores: 45
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 313

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

49%
State:

39%

Students scoring at Level 1: 11%
Students scoring at Level 2: 40%
Students scoring at Level 3: 42%
Students scoring at Level 4: 7%

11%
40%
42%
7%
8th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All317
  • Males309
  • Females322
  • Black319
  • IDEA283
ELA students tested with valid scores: 51
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 317

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

55%
New York:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 8%
Students scoring at Level 2: 37%
Students scoring at Level 3: 37%
Students scoring at Level 4: 18%

8%
37%
37%
18%

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.

Preparatory Academy For Writers: A College Board School - % Scroring 55 and above in Regents Examination

Geometry (Common Core):

    Scoring 55 and above
    (Geometry)

  • All52%
  • Males53%
  • Females53%
  • Hispanic84%
  • Asian26%
  • Black52%
  • IDEA24%
Students tested with valid scores: 199
Number of students tested scoring Level 1 (0-54): 95 (48%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 68 (34%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 30 (15%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 4 (2%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 2 (1%)

Percentage of students scoring 55 and above:

52%
State:

79%

48%
34%
15%
2%
1%
Integrated Algebra (Common Core):

    Scoring 55 and above
    (Integrated Algebra)

  • All91%
  • Males88%
  • Females93%
  • Hispanic91%
  • American Indian86%
  • Black91%
  • IDEA78%
Students tested with valid scores: 190
Number of students tested scoring Level 1 (0-54): 18 (9%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 51 (27%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 103 (54%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 15 (8%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 3 (2%)

Percentage of students scoring 55 and above:

91%
New York:

93%

9%
27%
54%
8%
2%
Algebra II (Common Core):

    Scoring 55 and above
    (Algebra II)

  • All73%
  • Males73%
  • Females73%
  • Hispanic84%
  • Black72%
Students tested with valid scores: 71
Number of students tested scoring Level 1 (0-54): 19 (27%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 28 (39%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 24 (34%)

Percentage of students scoring 55 and above:

73%
State:

87%

27%
39%
34%
Comprehensive English (Common Core):

    Scoring 55 and above
    (Comprehensive English)

  • All96%
  • Males94%
  • Females96%
  • Hispanic100%
  • Black94%
  • IDEA81%
Students tested with valid scores: 126
Number of students tested scoring Level 1 (0-54): 6 (5%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 6 (5%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 39 (31%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 36 (29%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 39 (31%)

Percentage of students scoring 55 and above:

96%
New York:

89%

5%
5%
31%
29%
31%

Regents Competency Test:
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(State average from 512 schools)
Regents Competency Tests (RCTs) are achievement tests designed to assess basic proficiency in the areas of reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies.In the past, schools could award local high school diplomas to students who passed all six RCTs as well as the required coursework.The Department, in accordance with a timetable that was adopted by the Board of Regents, has phased out the eligibility of general education students in public schools to take these tests.Students are instead required to pass the Regents Examinations in order to receive a high school diploma.However, the RCTs continue to be available for students with disabilities who first enter grade 9 prior to the 2010-11 school year as part of a safety net for such students.To earn a high school diploma, students with disabilities must take each Regents Examination ordinarily required for graduation at least once.If unsuccessful on one or more of the required Regents Examinations, eligible students with disabilities may be granted a local high school diploma on the basis of passing the corresponding RCT(s).
United States History and Government:
Students tested with valid scores: 5
Number of students tested failing: 5 (100%)

100%
Science:
Students tested with valid scores: 7
Number of students tested failing: 5 (71%)
Number of students tested passing: 2 (29%)

Percentage of students tested passing:

29%
State:

43%

71%
29%

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.

Preparatory Academy For Writers: A College Board School - High School Completers

    Graduation Rate - 6 Year Outcome
    All students

  • All88%
  • Males87%
  • Females90%
  • Black89%
  • IDEA71%
All Students:
Number of Completers (graduates + commencement credentials): 87
└─ Number of Graduates (Regents + Local Diplomas): 87
  └─ Number of students who earned a Regents diploma: 81 (93% of Graduates)
      └─ Number of students who earned a Regents diploma with advanced designation: 20 (23% of Graduates)
  └─ Number of students who earned a Local Diploma: 6 (7% of Graduates)

    Graduation Rate - 5 Year Outcome
    All students

  • All89%
  • Males90%
  • Females89%
  • Black90%
  • IDEA76%
General Education:
Number of Completers (graduates + commencement credentials): 81
└─ Number of Graduates (Regents + Local Diplomas): 81
  └─ Number of students who earned a Regents diploma: 78 (96% of Graduates)
      └─ Number of students who earned a Regents diploma with advanced designation: 20 (25% of Graduates)
  └─ Number of students who earned a Local Diploma: 3 (4% of Graduates)

    Graduation Rate - 4 Year Outcome
    All students

  • All87%
  • Males84%
  • Females90%
  • Hispanic86%
  • Black90%
  • IDEA43%
Students with Disabilities:
Number of Completers (graduates + commencement credentials): 6
└─ Number of Graduates (Regents + Local Diplomas): 6
  └─ Number of students who earned a Regents diploma: 3 (50% of Graduates)
  └─ Number of students who earned a Local Diploma: 3 (50% of Graduates)

High School Non-completers:
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(State average from 1,468 schools)

Preparatory Academy For Writers: A College Board School - High School Non-completers

All Students:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 408
Number of non-completers: 5
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 5
Percent of non-completers:

1.0%
New York:

6.0%

Post-graduation Plans of Completers:
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Preparatory Academy For Writers: A College Board School - Post-graduation Plans of Completers

All Students:
Total number of students reported with graduation plan: 87
└─ Graduates who planned to enroll in four-year colleges: 48 (55%)
└─ Graduates who planned to enroll in two-year colleges: 34 (39%)
└─ Graduates who planned to enlist in the military: 1 (1%)
└─ Graduates who planned to pursue employment: 1 (1%)
└─ Graduates a known plan that is not specified above: 1 (1%)
└─ Graduates whose status is unknown : 2 (2%)
General Education:
Total number of students reported with graduation plan: 81
└─ Graduates who planned to enroll in four-year colleges: 45 (56%)
└─ Graduates who planned to enroll in two-year colleges: 31 (38%)
└─ Graduates who planned to enlist in the military: 1 (1%)
└─ Graduates who planned to pursue employment: 1 (1%)
└─ Graduates a known plan that is not specified above: 1 (1%)
└─ Graduates whose status is unknown : 2 (2%)
Students with Disabilities:
Total number of students reported with graduation plan: 6
└─ Graduates who planned to enroll in four-year colleges: 3 (50%)
└─ Graduates who planned to enroll in two-year colleges: 3 (50%)

Accountability


Adequate Yearly Progress:
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(State average from 3,754 schools)
High School Math:

    High School Math - Performance Index (PI)

  • All131
  • Males126
  • Females135
  • Black132
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 103
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%

Performance Index (PI):

131
New York:

126
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 154
Safe harbor target: 135
High School ELA:

    High School ELA - Performance Index (PI)

  • All155
  • Males144
  • Females163
  • Black152
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 103
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 98%

Performance Index (PI):

155
State:

151
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 167
Safe harbor target: 165
Elementary/Middle-Level Science:
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 51
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 90%

Performance Index (PI):

151
New York:

174
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 175
Safe harbor target: 144
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:

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

  • All131
  • Males121
  • Females140
  • Black133
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 339
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 92%

Performance Index (PI):

131
New York:

114
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 100
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:

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

  • All134
  • Males116
  • Females151
  • Black136
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 179
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 100%

Performance Index (PI):

134
New York:

113
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 103
5-Year Graduation Rate:

    5-Year Graduation Rate

  • All86%
  • Males87%
  • Females85%
  • Black88%
Made AYP: Yes
Met graduation rate criteria: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 79

Graduation Rate:

86%
New York:

78%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 80
4-Year Graduation Rate:

    4-Year Graduation Rate

  • All82%
  • Males80%
  • Females83%
  • Black82%
Made AYP: Yes
Met graduation rate criteria: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 93

Graduation Rate:

82%
State:

76%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 80

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