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Ps 268 is located at 95-02 175Th Street Jamaica, NY and this public school provides education to grades K-7 in Queens County. This public school is ruled and regulated by District #29 whom strives to set high standards of education for its students. School students find a wide array of academic courses and extra-curricular activities to take part in. Student strengths as well as areas in need of improvement are identified through the expert services of our experienced staff. Subject area courses and attending programs in related fields are geared to provide both challenge and reward toward increasing student achievement.

The school wishes all students to be safe, engaging environment that values all members of the community and encourages them to pursue their full potential as life-long learners and respectful citizens. The teachers make every effort to incorporate literacy learning in all areas of learning: social studies, science, math, health, physical education, and the arts. Parents with children attending this public School enjoy the, caring, dedicated teachers, and the desire of the school for parent involvement.

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.


Overview

Ps 268

New York City District #29

95-02 175Th Street
Jamaica, NY 11433

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Large City (City: Large)

718-206-3240 (Phone)

Serving Grades: K-7, UE

Principal: Lissa Grant-Stewart

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Student Enrollment Information

Kindergarten
(Full Day)
1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7thUngraded
Elementary
385062536770483325

Additional Student Information

Total Students
446
Attendance Rate
94%
Suspensions
12
Year Statistics Were Compiled
2005
Student / Teacher Ratio
13.5
Free Lunch
280
Reduced Lunch
71
Student Ethnicities

Student Gender

Staff Information

Full Time Principals
1
Full Time Assistant Principals
0
Other Full Time Professional Staff
2
Full Time Teachers
36
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
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
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:Elementary / Middle School Science
All Students
Yes
2006

Regents Results

Subject
Year
# Tested
Percent Passing
 

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