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P.S. 72-Dr. William Dorney School

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P.S. 72-Dr. William Dorney School student body is a diverse population of African-American, Hispanic and Caucasian students. Many of the class rooms have computers and P.S. 72 has its own fully equipped computer laboratory. The classroom teacher and science teacher plan and work together on each grade level topic in order to provide the students with both concept material and hands-on exploration using these concepts. Emphasis is placed on learning through the steps of the scientific method. School community very active working with all children to provide a foundation for students to reach their maximum potential. P.S. 72 provide average class sizes, positive community support, individual attention, and encouragement where all students and staff members strive for excellence.


Overview

P.S. 72-Dr. William Dorney School

New York City District # 8

2951 Dewey Avenue
Bronx, NY 10465

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Large City (City: Large)

718-822-5311 (Phone)

Serving Grades: PK-5, UE

Principal: Margarita Colon

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Student Enrollment Information

Pre-KKindergarten
(Full Day)
1st2nd3rd4th5thUngraded
Elementary
70115129124133130137160

Additional Student Information

Total Students
998
Attendance Rate
90%
Suspensions
19
Year Statistics Were Compiled
2005
Student / Teacher Ratio
15.4
Free Lunch
684
Reduced Lunch
111
Student Ethnicities

Student Gender

Staff Information

Full Time Principals
1
Full Time Assistant Principals
1
Other Full Time Professional Staff
16
Full Time Teachers
71
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
White
Yes
2006
Students With Disabilities
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
White
Yes
2006
Students With Disabilities
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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