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Ps 8 Issac Varian School in Bronx, NY
(KG-05 • 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 29
Address
 3010 BRIGGS AVE
Bronx, NY 10458
Telephone
(718) 584-3043
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City-data.com school rating
29
Students
1,083
Classroom Teachers (FTE)
82.9
National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status
No
Free lunch eligible students
907
Reduced-price lunch
eligible students
52
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:
PS 56 NORWOOD HEIGHTS (0.4 miles):

52
PS/MS 280 MOSHOLU PARKWAY (0.3 miles):

42
Ps 8 Issac Varian School:

29
PS/MS 20 PO GEORGE J WERDAN III (0.3 miles):

21
BEDFORD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (0.4 miles):

14
DEWITT CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL (0.6 miles):

12
JHS 80 MOSHOLU PARKWAY (THE) (0.3 miles):

11
PS/IS 54 (0.6 miles):

7
BRONX COLLABORATIVE HIGH SCHOOL (0.6 miles):

5
Ps 8 Issac Varian School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York:

50
Bronx County:

25
Bronx:

25
Ps 8 Issac Varian School:

29

Students & Teachers


Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 1,083
Enrollment in 2015: 1,130
Enrollment in 2014: 1,196
Enrollment in 2013: 1,204
Enrollment in 2012: 1,219
Enrollment in 2011: 1,208
Enrollment in 2010: 1,180
Enrollment in 2009: 1,141
Enrollment in 2008: 1,157
Enrollment in 2007: 1,154
Enrollment in 2006: 1,163

Ps 8 Issac Varian School - Historical enrollment


Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
GradeKGG01G02G03G04G05UGTotal
All students140181204182209149181,083
Female students75899079111707521
Male students6592114103987911562
American Indian/Alaska Native students2 - 121 - - 6
Asian students711821310 - 51
Hispanic students10713915415015510917831
Black students1316232027201120
White students10151871310 - 73
Two or More Races students1 - - 1 - - - 2

Enrollment by grade:
Kindergarten enrollment: 140
1st grade enrollment: 181
2nd grade enrollment: 204
3rd grade enrollment: 182
4th grade enrollment: 209
5th grade enrollment: 149
Ungraded enrollment: 18

Ps 8 Issac Varian School - Historical enrollment by grade


Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 521 (48.1%)
School:

48.1%
New York:

51.1%
Male enrollment: 562 (51.9%)
School:

51.9%
State:

47.5%

Ps 8 Issac Varian School - Historical enrollment by gender


Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 6 (0.6%)
Ps 8 Issac Varian School:

0.6%
New York:

0.2%
Asian enrollment: 51 (4.7%)
Ps 8 Issac Varian School:

4.7%
New York:

4.6%
Hispanic enrollment: 831 (76.7%)
Ps 8 Issac Varian School:

76.7%
New York:

9.2%
Black enrollment: 120 (11.1%)
Ps 8 Issac Varian School:

11.1%
State:

12.0%
White enrollment: 73 (6.7%)
School:

6.7%
New York:

55.1%
Two or More Races enrollment: 2 (0.2%)
Here:

0.2%
State:

2.9%

Ps 8 Issac Varian School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity


Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 959 (88.6%)
Ps 8 Issac Varian School:

88.6%
State:

52.7%
Free lunch eligible students: 907 (83.7%)
Ps 8 Issac Varian School:

83.7%
State:

45.4%
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 52 (4.8%)
Here:

4.8%
New York:

4.8%

Ps 8 Issac Varian School - Lunch Program Eligibility


Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
  • Common Branch: 27

Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 82.9


Student/Teacher Ratio
School:

13.1
State:

14.0
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 10
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 36

Total number of classes taught: 353
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 1


Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 4
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 12

Ps 8 Issac Varian 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)

  • All300
  • Males292
  • Females308
  • Hispanic297
  • Black302
  • White319
  • IDEA281
ELA students tested with valid scores: 169
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 300

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

30%
New York:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 38%
Students scoring at Level 2: 33%
Students scoring at Level 3: 27%
Students scoring at Level 4: 3%

38%
33%
27%
3%

    MATH Mean Score (3rd Grade)

  • All287
  • Males287
  • Females288
  • Hispanic284
  • Black278
  • White307
  • IDEA274
Math students tested with valid scores: 174
Computed mean of student Math scores: 287

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

23%
State:

49%

Students scoring at Level 1: 43%
Students scoring at Level 2: 34%
Students scoring at Level 3: 15%
Students scoring at Level 4: 8%

43%
34%
15%
8%
4th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (4th Grade)

  • All302
  • Males299
  • Females306
  • Hispanic301
  • Black303
  • IDEA284
ELA students tested with valid scores: 159
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 302

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

33%
State:

41%

Students scoring at Level 1: 26%
Students scoring at Level 2: 40%
Students scoring at Level 3: 27%
Students scoring at Level 4: 6%

26%
40%
27%
6%

    MATH Mean Score (4th Grade)

  • All295
  • Males296
  • Females293
  • Hispanic293
  • Black289
  • IDEA271
Math students tested with valid scores: 169
Computed mean of student Math scores: 295

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

33%
State:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 36%
Students scoring at Level 2: 31%
Students scoring at Level 3: 18%
Students scoring at Level 4: 15%

36%
31%
18%
15%

    SCI Mean Score (4th Grade)

  • All85
  • Males85
  • Females86
  • Hispanic85
  • Black86
  • IDEA79
Science students tested with valid scores: 142
Computed mean of student Science scores: 85

Science Students scoring proficient and above:

94%
New York:

87%

Students scoring at Level 1: 1%
Students scoring at Level 2: 5%
Students scoring at Level 3: 28%
Students scoring at Level 4: 66%

1%
5%
28%
66%
5th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (5th Grade)

  • All294
  • Males287
  • Females300
  • Hispanic291
  • Asian316
  • Black296
  • IDEA265
ELA students tested with valid scores: 193
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 294

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

25%
State:

35%

Students scoring at Level 1: 41%
Students scoring at Level 2: 34%
Students scoring at Level 3: 17%
Students scoring at Level 4: 8%

41%
34%
17%
8%

    MATH Mean Score (5th Grade)

  • All297
  • Males295
  • Females299
  • Hispanic294
  • Asian324
  • Black296
  • IDEA278
Math students tested with valid scores: 196
Computed mean of student Math scores: 297

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

33%
State:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 45%
Students scoring at Level 2: 22%
Students scoring at Level 3: 24%
Students scoring at Level 4: 9%

45%
22%
24%
9%

New York State Alternate Assessment:
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(State average from 57 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 3:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 5
Grade 3 ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

100%
State:

90%

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

60%
40%
Math students tested with valid scores: 5
Grade 3 Math Students scoring proficient and above:

100%
New York:

87%

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

60%
40%
Grade 4:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 5
Grade 4 ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

100%
New York:

94%

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

100%
Math students tested with valid scores: 5
Grade 4 Math 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: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 100%

100%
Science students tested with valid scores: 6
Grade 4 Science Students scoring proficient and above:

100%
New York:

89%

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

100%

The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test:
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(State average from 1,219 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 8 Issac Varian School - % Scoring at Expanding Level or above in NYSESLAT

Kindergarten:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (Kindergarten)

  • All42%
  • Males44%
  • Females40%
  • Hispanic37%
  • IDEA80%
Students tested with valid scores: 45
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

42%
New York:

64%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 11%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 20%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 27%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 38%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 4%

11%
20%
27%
38%
4%
1st Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (1st Grade)

  • All45%
  • Males43%
  • Females47%
  • Hispanic50%
  • White20%
  • IDEA25%
Students tested with valid scores: 42
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

45%
State:

42%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 14%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 12%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 29%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 38%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 7%

14%
12%
29%
38%
7%
2nd Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (2nd Grade)

  • All59%
  • Males55%
  • Females62%
  • Hispanic55%
  • IDEA28%
Students tested with valid scores: 53
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

59%
New York:

63%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 2%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 11%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 28%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 40%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 19%

2%
11%
28%
40%
19%
3rd Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (3rd Grade)

  • All49%
  • Males48%
  • Females50%
  • Hispanic44%
  • IDEA21%
Students tested with valid scores: 55
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

49%
New York:

57%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 4%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 9%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 38%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 45%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 4%

4%
9%
38%
45%
4%
4th Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (4th Grade)

  • All59%
  • Males58%
  • Females59%
  • IDEA44%
Students tested with valid scores: 46
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

59%
State:

60%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 17%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 9%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 15%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 57%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 2%

17%
9%
15%
57%
2%
5th Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (5th Grade)

  • All56%
  • Males59%
  • Females50%
  • Hispanic53%
  • IDEA42%
Students tested with valid scores: 54
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

56%
State:

58%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 7%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 11%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 26%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 50%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 6%

7%
11%
26%
50%
6%

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)

  • All194
  • Males191
  • Females197
  • Hispanic194
  • IDEA185
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 182
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 81%

Performance Index (PI):

194
State:

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

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

  • All94
  • Males96
  • Females93
  • Hispanic87
  • Black91
  • IDEA67
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: No

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 1,139
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 94%

Performance Index (PI):

94
State:

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

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

  • All97
  • Males83
  • Females112
  • Hispanic93
  • Black96
  • IDEA63
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 1,137
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 95%

Performance Index (PI):

97
State:

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

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