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P.S. 279-Capt Manuel Rivera Jr. School

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P.S. 279-Capt Manuel Rivera Jr. School students are learning basic educational skills in math, reading, science, social studies, music, art, and computer. Technology is at the top of the list of studies, to ensure every student can and will attain their full potential in every field of study. Parents of students attending P.S. 279 are appreciative of the excellent teachers, the high standards of the district, and the curriculum of the school. They observe their children learning and achieving at their full potential while enjoying all the school has to offer in education along with extra curricular activities. Teachers work to ensure early literacy and language arts skills of the youngest students, ensuring their ability to read, write and think critically in all curricular areas including math, science, social studies, art, music, library skills, and physical education.


Overview

P.S. 279-Capt Manuel Rivera Jr. School

New York City District #10

2100 Walton Avenue
Bronx, NY 10453

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Large City (City: Large)

718-584-6004 (Phone)

Serving Grades: K-8, UE

Principal: James E. Waslawski

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Student Enrollment Information

Kindergarten
(Full Day)
1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8thUngraded
Elementary
Ungraded
Secondary
9897107106941091261101247123

Additional Student Information

Total Students
1,065
Attendance Rate
91%
Suspensions
12
Year Statistics Were Compiled
2005
Student / Teacher Ratio
14.6
Free Lunch
974
Reduced Lunch
48
Student Ethnicities

Student Gender

Staff Information

Full Time Principals
1
Full Time Assistant Principals
3
Other Full Time Professional Staff
8
Full Time Teachers
80
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
Students With Disabilities
No
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
Students With Disabilities
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
 

Graduation Information

Group
High School Graduate
Regents Diplomas
Advanced Regents Diplomas
IEP / Local Certificates
Year
All Students
0
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0
2006
General Education
0
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0
2006
Students With Disabilities
0
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0
2006
All Students
0
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0
2005
General Education
0
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0
2005

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