Ps 18 John G Whittier School in Staten Island, NY
(PK-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 37
- Address
- 221 BROADWAY
Staten Island, NY 10310
- Telephone
- (718) 442-0216
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- City-data.com school rating
- 37
- Students
- 624
- Classroom Teachers (FTE)
- 51.6
- National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status - No
- Free lunch eligible students
- 507
- Reduced-price lunch
eligible students - 13
- School district
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31
- Charter school
- No
- Shared Time Indicator
- No
- Adult education offered
- No
Ratings
This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
PS 29 BARDWELL (1.6 miles): | 83 |
PS 30 WESTERLEIGH (1.5 miles): | 83 |
IS 27 ANNING S PRALL (0.6 miles): | 56 |
PS 45 JOHN TYLER (0.7 miles): | 47 |
Ps 18 John G Whittier School: | 37 |
PORT RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL (1.4 miles): | 27 |
PS 19 CURTIS SCHOOL (THE) (0.6 miles): | 25 |
IS 61 WILLIAM A MORRIS (1.0 miles): | 23 |
PS 20 PORT RICHMOND (0.8 miles): | 19 |
Ps 18 John G Whittier School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York: | 50 |
Richmond County: | 56 |
Staten Island: | 56 |
Ps 18 John G Whittier School: | 37 |
Students & Teachers
Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 624
Enrollment in 2015: 646
Enrollment in 2014: 625
Enrollment in 2013: 610
Enrollment in 2012: 621
Enrollment in 2011: 643
Enrollment in 2010: 593
Enrollment in 2009: 572
Enrollment in 2008: 541
Enrollment in 2007: 532
Enrollment in 2006: 517
Enrollment in 2015: 646
Enrollment in 2014: 625
Enrollment in 2013: 610
Enrollment in 2012: 621
Enrollment in 2011: 643
Enrollment in 2010: 593
Enrollment in 2009: 572
Enrollment in 2008: 541
Enrollment in 2007: 532
Enrollment in 2006: 517
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 | UG | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All students | 45 | 112 | 109 | 90 | 84 | 94 | 89 | 1 | 624 |
Female students | 29 | 49 | 46 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 41 | 1 | 282 |
Male students | 16 | 63 | 63 | 51 | 45 | 56 | 48 | - | 342 |
American Indian/Alaska Native students | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 5 |
Asian students | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | - | 22 |
Hispanic students | 19 | 49 | 49 | 46 | 37 | 46 | 38 | 1 | 285 |
Black students | 18 | 52 | 48 | 37 | 35 | 41 | 40 | - | 271 |
White students | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 8 | - | 35 |
Two or More Races students | - | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 6 |
Enrollment by grade:
Pre-Kindergarten enrollment: 45
Kindergarten enrollment: 112
1st grade enrollment: 109
2nd grade enrollment: 90
3rd grade enrollment: 84
4th grade enrollment: 94
5th grade enrollment: 89
Ungraded enrollment: 1
Kindergarten enrollment: 112
1st grade enrollment: 109
2nd grade enrollment: 90
3rd grade enrollment: 84
4th grade enrollment: 94
5th grade enrollment: 89
Ungraded enrollment: 1
Ps 18 John G Whittier School - Historical enrollment by grade
Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 282 (45.2%)
Ps 18 John G Whittier School: | 45.2% |
New York: | 51.1% |
Male enrollment: 342 (54.8%)
Here: | 54.8% |
New York: | 47.5% |
Ps 18 John G Whittier School - Historical enrollment by gender
Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 5 (0.8%)
Here: | 0.8% |
State: | 0.2% |
Asian enrollment: 22 (3.5%)
School: | 3.5% |
New York: | 4.6% |
Hispanic enrollment: 285 (45.7%)
School: | 45.7% |
State: | 9.2% |
Black enrollment: 271 (43.4%)
School: | 43.4% |
New York: | 12.0% |
White enrollment: 35 (5.6%)
Ps 18 John G Whittier School: | 5.6% |
State: | 55.1% |
Two or More Races enrollment: 6 (1.0%)
Ps 18 John G Whittier School: | 1.0% |
State: | 2.9% |
Ps 18 John G Whittier School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity
Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 520 (83.3%)
Ps 18 John G Whittier School: | 83.3% |
State: | 52.7% |
Free lunch eligible students: 507 (81.3%)
Ps 18 John G Whittier School: | 81.3% |
State: | 45.4% |
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 13 (2.1%)
Ps 18 John G Whittier School: | 2.1% |
State: | 4.8% |
Ps 18 John G Whittier School - Lunch Program Eligibility
Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
- Common Branch: 24
Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 51.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 33
Total number of classes taught: 239
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 1
Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 1
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 13
Student/Teacher Ratio
Here: | 12.1 |
State: | 14.0 |
Total number of classes taught: 239
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 1
Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 1
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 13
Ps 18 John G Whittier 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 students tested with valid scores: 90
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 303
Students scoring at Level 1: 30%
Students scoring at Level 2: 30%
Students scoring at Level 3: 36%
Students scoring at Level 4: 4%
Math students tested with valid scores: 89
Computed mean of student Math scores: 310
Students scoring at Level 1: 20%
Students scoring at Level 2: 30%
Students scoring at Level 3: 30%
Students scoring at Level 4: 19%
4th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 75
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 300
Students scoring at Level 1: 29%
Students scoring at Level 2: 41%
Students scoring at Level 3: 23%
Students scoring at Level 4: 7%
Math students tested with valid scores: 77
Computed mean of student Math scores: 293
Students scoring at Level 1: 32%
Students scoring at Level 2: 40%
Students scoring at Level 3: 17%
Students scoring at Level 4: 10%
Science students tested with valid scores: 72
Computed mean of student Science scores: 82
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 6%
Students scoring at Level 3: 49%
Students scoring at Level 4: 46%
5th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 80
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 295
Students scoring at Level 1: 35%
Students scoring at Level 2: 36%
Students scoring at Level 3: 20%
Students scoring at Level 4: 9%
Math students tested with valid scores: 81
Computed mean of student Math scores: 298
Students scoring at Level 1: 40%
Students scoring at Level 2: 31%
Students scoring at Level 3: 23%
Students scoring at Level 4: 6%
- All303
- Males302
- Females304
- Hispanic301
- Asian310
- Black301
- IDEA283
ELA Mean Score (3rd Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 303
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 40% |
State: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 30%
Students scoring at Level 2: 30%
Students scoring at Level 3: 36%
Students scoring at Level 4: 4%
- All310
- Males311
- Females309
- Hispanic315
- Asian337
- Black301
- IDEA299
MATH Mean Score (3rd Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 310
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 49% |
New York: | 49% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 20%
Students scoring at Level 2: 30%
Students scoring at Level 3: 30%
Students scoring at Level 4: 19%
4th Grade:
- All300
- Males291
- Females309
- Hispanic299
- Black302
- IDEA283
ELA Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 300
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 30% |
New York: | 41% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 29%
Students scoring at Level 2: 41%
Students scoring at Level 3: 23%
Students scoring at Level 4: 7%
- All293
- Males289
- Females298
- Hispanic294
- Black292
- IDEA280
MATH Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 293
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 27% |
State: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 32%
Students scoring at Level 2: 40%
Students scoring at Level 3: 17%
Students scoring at Level 4: 10%
- All82
- Males81
- Females83
- Hispanic82
- Black83
- IDEA78
SCI Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student Science scores: 82
Science Students scoring proficient and above: | 95% |
State: | 87% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 6%
Students scoring at Level 3: 49%
Students scoring at Level 4: 46%
5th Grade:
- All295
- Males286
- Females306
- Hispanic297
- Black298
- IDEA270
ELA Mean Score (5th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 295
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 29% |
New York: | 35% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 35%
Students scoring at Level 2: 36%
Students scoring at Level 3: 20%
Students scoring at Level 4: 9%
- All298
- Males295
- Females303
- Hispanic303
- Black295
- IDEA282
MATH Mean Score (5th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 298
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 29% |
State: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 40%
Students scoring at Level 2: 31%
Students scoring at Level 3: 23%
Students scoring at Level 4: 6%
New York State Alternate Assessment:
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(State average from 41 schools)
New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) is part of the New York State testing program that measures the attainment of the State's learning standards in the areas of English language arts (ELA), mathematics, and science for all students with the most severe disabilities in Grades 3-8 and high school. In the 2015-16 school year, NYSAA began using computer-based testing for the ELA and mathematics components. Beginning with the 2017-18 school year, the NYSAA program will no longer include a Social Studies component. The NYSAA in ELA, mathematics, and science will be assessed using Dynamic Learning Maps alternate assessment.
Grade 5:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 5
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 80%
Students scoring at Level 4: 20%
Math students tested with valid scores: 5
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 40%
Students scoring at Level 4: 60%
Social Studies students tested with valid scores: 5
Students scoring at Level 1: 20%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 80%
ELA students tested with valid scores: 5
Grade 5 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: 80%
Students scoring at Level 4: 20%
Math students tested with valid scores: 5
Grade 5 Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 100% |
State: | 93% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 40%
Students scoring at Level 4: 60%
Social Studies students tested with valid scores: 5
Grade 5 Social Studies Students scoring proficient and above: | 80% |
State: | 84% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 20%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 80%
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.
Ps 18 John G Whittier School - % Scoring at Expanding Level or above in NYSESLAT
Kindergarten:
Students tested with valid scores: 6
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 33%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 67%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
1st Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 10
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 10%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 30%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 50%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 10%
2nd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 5
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 80%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 20%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
3rd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 14
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 36%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 64%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
Students tested with valid scores: 6
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 67% |
New York: | 64% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 33%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 67%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
1st Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 10
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 60% |
State: | 42% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 10%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 30%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 50%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 10%
2nd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 5
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 20% |
State: | 63% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 80%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 20%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
3rd Grade:
- All64%
- Males71%
- Females57%
- Hispanic67%
- IDEA60%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (3rd Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 64% |
State: | 57% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 36%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 64%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
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: 76
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 95%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 177
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 250
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 102
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
Made AYP: YSH
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: YSH
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 247
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 104
Safe harbor target: 98
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 76
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 95%
Performance Index (PI): | 194 |
New York: | 174 |
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
- All105
- Males99
- Females113
- Hispanic114
- Black90
- IDEA78
Elementary/Middle-Level Math - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 250
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%
Performance Index (PI): | 105 |
State: | 114 |
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
- All102
- Males87
- Females119
- Hispanic103
- Black100
- IDEA55
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: YSH
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 247
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%
Performance Index (PI): | 102 |
State: | 113 |
Safe harbor target: 98
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