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P.S. 179 The Kensington School

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P.S. 179 The Kensington School enjoys the local community made up of both pleasant and helpful parents that want an excellence education for their children and stay active in the Parent Teacher Association to guarantee that each child can have the best learning experience. Kensington students will learn how to express thoughts, ideas, and their individual feelings in a positive way and learn the importance of building relationships with their peers. The teachers endeavor to provide serious one-on-one involvement for students that are struggling with reading. Additional programs are offered which is designed to bring a more rich learning over and above the classroom experience. Kensington promotes good study habits, coming to school ready to learn, being respectful to others and yourself among other positive ideals to create a wonderful learning environment.


Overview

P.S. 179 The Kensington School

New York City District #20

202 Avenue C
Brooklyn, NY 11218

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Large City (City: Large)

718-438-4010 (Phone)

Serving Grades: PK-5, UE

Principal: Valerie Joseph

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Student Enrollment Information

Pre-KKindergarten
(Full Day)
1st2nd3rd4th5thUngraded
Elementary
711381471611391541498

Additional Student Information

Total Students
967
Attendance Rate
93%
Suspensions
1
Year Statistics Were Compiled
2005
Student / Teacher Ratio
15.9
Free Lunch
818
Reduced Lunch
88
Student Ethnicities

Student Gender

Staff Information

Full Time Principals
1
Full Time Assistant Principals
1
Other Full Time Professional Staff
5
Full Time Teachers
66
Part Time Principals
0
Part Time Assistant Principals
0
Part Time Teachers
0
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
Asian Or Pacific Islander
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006
Limited English Proficient
No
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:Elementary / Middle School Math
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
Asian Or Pacific Islander
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006
Limited English Proficient
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:Elementary / Middle School Science
All Students
Yes
2006

Regents Results

Subject
Year
# Tested
Percent Passing
 

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