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Drexel Avenue School

About

Drexel Avenue School Kindergarten Program has an a rich language arts program focused on the Harcourt-Brace District reading program and uses a variety of supporting materials in the room such as leveled libraries and Weekly Reader and Scholastic newspapers. Their materials are all focused on Phonics based approach that introduces our students to classic and award winning children's literature to enhance their writing skills and verbal language. Students also have a physical education program, library program, and music program.

At Drexel Avenue School they also have a special 6 week enhancement’ program of 18 students that meets once a week for 2 and one half hours to work on theme related projects. Students requiring focused AIS intervention are using the enrichment program that meets two afternoons a week for three hours and works with small groups of students including the Occupational Therapist who works on strengthening small motor skills. Also there is morning math enrichment class that we call "A.P. Math". Students work in small groups with a teacher to enhance their problem solving skills using hands on materials.


Overview

Drexel Avenue School

Westbury Union Free School District

161 Drexel Avenue
Westbury, NY 11590

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Urban Fringe of a Large City (Suburb: Large)

516-876-5030 (Phone)

Serving Grades: 3-5

Principal: Dr. Wanda Toledo

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Student Enrollment Information

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143131157

Additional Student Information

Total Students
431
Attendance Rate
94%
Suspensions
6
Year Statistics Were Compiled
2005
Student / Teacher Ratio
10.8
Free Lunch
314
Reduced Lunch
68
Student Ethnicities

Student Gender

Staff Information

Full Time Principals
1
Full Time Assistant Principals
0
Other Full Time Professional Staff
4
Full Time Teachers
41
Part Time Principals
0
Part Time Assistant Principals
0
Part Time Teachers
1
Other Part Time Professional Staff
0

Adequate Yearly Progress Decisions

Sub-Group Names
Satisfactory
School Year
Subject:Elementary / Middle School English Language Arts
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
Students With Disabilities
Yes
2006
Limited English Proficient
Yes
2006
Subject:Elementary / Middle School Math
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
Students With Disabilities
Yes
2006
Limited English Proficient
Yes
2006
Subject:Elementary / Middle School Science
All Students
Yes
2006

Regents Results

Subject
Year
# Tested
Percent Passing
 

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