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P.S. 160 Walter F. Bishop School

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P.S. 160 Walter F. Bishop School is located at 109-59 Inwood Street Jamaica, NY and educates grades PK-6 in Queens County. This public school is ruled and regulated by District #28 whom strives to set high standards of education for its students. The school applies common philosophies set forth by the school community which is to provide students a sound environment for educational excellence that will develop the skills, attitudes, knowledge and values to become contributing members of society. New York educators encourage individual excellence by students of all ages so that they may gain a lifelong enthusiasm for learning and work.

The school serves a diverse, multilingual student population of recent immigrants to the United States. They seek to provide each student with a language-rich learning experience that moves them to a point where they can read, write and communicate effectively in English and their native language. The students will learn to use their minds well to critically analyze and respond to complex real-world issues. They will use what they learn to become successful academically and professionally and to become advocates for themselves and their communities.

The staff of teachers and other officials works closely with parents and the entire community to provide the best education possible for students. And students really excel in this learning environment that affords small class sizes, positive community support, individual attention, and encouragement which help all students strive for excellence.


Overview

P.S. 160 Walter F. Bishop School

New York City District #28

109-59 Inwood Street
Jamaica, NY 11435

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Large City (City: Large)

718-526-5523 (Phone)

Serving Grades: PK-6, UE

Principal: Jermaine J. Garden

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Student Enrollment Information

Pre-KKindergarten
(Full Day)
1st2nd3rd4th5th6thUngraded
Elementary
52831288910510611011015

Additional Student Information

Total Students
798
Attendance Rate
92%
Suspensions
16
Year Statistics Were Compiled
2005
Student / Teacher Ratio
14.5
Free Lunch
591
Reduced Lunch
121
Student Ethnicities

Student Gender

Staff Information

Full Time Principals
1
Full Time Assistant Principals
2
Other Full Time Professional Staff
4
Full Time Teachers
55
Part Time Principals
0
Part Time Assistant Principals
0
Part Time Teachers
6
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
Economically Disadvantaged
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
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:Elementary / Middle School Science
All Students
Yes
2006

Regents Results

Subject
Year
# Tested
Percent Passing
 

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