P.S. 116 William C. Hughley School
5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 922 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-8
- Ranks 982nd out of 1,279 middle schools in NY.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 107-25 Wren Pl, Jamaica, NY 11433
- Principal or Admin: Barbara Fuller
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 922
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 61.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 440 (47.7%)
- Females: 482 (52.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 11 | 1.2% |
| Black | 673 | 73.0% |
| Asian | 52 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic | 161 | 17.5% |
| White | 25 | 2.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 54 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 94 | 10.2% |
| 1st Grade | 111 | 12.0% |
| 2nd Grade | 118 | 12.8% |
| 3rd Grade | 81 | 8.8% |
| 4th Grade | 89 | 9.7% |
| 5th Grade | 89 | 9.7% |
| 6th Grade | 81 | 8.8% |
| 7th Grade | 83 | 9.0% |
| 8th Grade | 74 | 8.0% |
| Ungraded | 48 | 5.2% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 81-90%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
91.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
3.0%
District:
4.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
2.0%
District:
3.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
51.0%
District:
49.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
5.0%
District:
13.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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2 reviews for P.S. 116 William C. Hughley School
- Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on January 25, 2011
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - Love it
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on April 12, 2010
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- great school
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Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that P.S. 116 William C. Hughley School performed on average much worse than most other schools across the state on NYSTP state exams in the following subjects:
- English Language Arts
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
NYSTP - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 38.4% | 45.9% | 54.7% |
| 2009 | 54.9% | 69.2% | 75.8% |
| 2008 | 57.6% | 61.8% | 70.1% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 27.3% | 47.1% | 59.1% |
| 2009 | 79.0% | 90.6% | 92.9% |
| 2008 | 70.9% | 86.6% | 89.9% |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 26.2% | 40.3% | 56.7% |
| 2009 | 64.8% | 68.8% | 76.9% |
| 2008 | 40.5% | 61.3% | 71.1% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 20.0% | 48.1% | 63.8% |
| 2009 | 65.2% | 82.5% | 87.2% |
| 2008 | 58.3% | 77.1% | 83.8% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.0% | 79.0% | 89.0% |
| 2009 | 49.0% | 77.0% | 88.0% |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 29.1% | 40.8% | 52.5% |
| 2009 | 73.8% | 75.5% | 82.2% |
| 2008 | 69.1% | 71.6% | 77.6% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 23.6% | 50.3% | 64.6% |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 82.4% | 88.1% |
| 2008 | 68.3% | 76.9% | 83.2% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 79.0% | 86.0% |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 78.0% | 86.0% |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 22.8% | 35.4% | 54.2% |
| 2009 | 63.8% | 73.3% | 80.9% |
| 2008 | 64.7% | 53.7% | 66.9% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 19.7% | 41.8% | 61.3% |
| 2009 | 66.3% | 75.5% | 83.0% |
| 2008 | 71.6% | 72.8% | 79.4% |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 36.3% | 34.0% | 50.0% |
| 2009 | 85.5% | 72.1% | 80.3% |
| 2008 | 47.6% | 60.8% | 70.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.0% | 42.1% | 62.4% |
| 2009 | 86.1% | 79.7% | 87.3% |
| 2008 | 44.5% | 65.3% | 78.9% |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.5% | 35.7% | 51.0% |
| 2009 | 48.1% | 55.8% | 68.5% |
| 2008 | 38.4% | 41.0% | 56.1% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 31.4% | 35.3% | 54.8% |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 64.5% | 80.2% |
| 2008 | 49.5% | 54.0% | 69.8% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 50.0% | 71.0% |
| 2009 | 51.0% | 46.0% | 69.0% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.0% | 40.0% | 69.0% |
| 2009 | 21.0% | 35.0% | 63.0% |
Source: NY Department of Education 2009-2010
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