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Middle School High School

P.S. 156 Waverly

Grades: Pre-K, K-5
104 Sutter Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11212
Phone: 718-498-2811

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This school admits children from a whole district. See our School Stats for information about safety, atmosphere and academics.

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School Stats

Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average

Is this school safe and well-run?

From 2017-18 NYC School Survey

How many teachers say order and discipline are maintained at this school?
50%
81% Citywide Average
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
58%
82% Citywide Average
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
69%
84% Citywide Average

From 2016-17 NY State Report Card

How many students were suspended?
0%
2% Citywide Average

From this school's most recent Quality Review Report

Are teachers effective?

From 2017-18 School Quality Guide

How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
73%
78% Citywide Average
Years of principal experience at this school
1.8

How do students perform academically?

From 2018 State ELA+Math Results Summary

How many elementary school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
33%
50% Citywide Average
How many elementary school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
29%
49% Citywide Average

What is the Pre-K like?

From this school's most recent Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)

Instruction: Teachers ask kids to explain their reasoning when they solve problems

From this school's most recent Early Childhood Environmental Rating System (ECERS-R)

Activities: Children explore art, music, sand/water, dramatic play and more
Language: Teachers talk and listen to kids in a supportive way
Interaction: Teachers ask kids good questions and invite back-and-forth conversation

Who does this school serve?

From 2018-19 Demographic Snapshot

Enrollment
642
Asian
1%
Black
79%
Hispanic
18%
White
0%
Other
1%
Free or reduced priced lunch
90%
Students with disabilities
22%
English language learners
2%

From 2017-18 School Quality Guide

Average daily attendance
89%
93% Citywide Average
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
44%
25% Citywide Average

From 2018 School Directories

Pre-K seats
54

How does this school serve special populations?

From 2018 State ELA+Math Results Summary

How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
11%
26% Citywide Average
How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
11%
22% Citywide Average


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Contact & Location

Location

Brownsville (District 23)
Trains: 3 Line to Sutter Ave - Rutland Road
Buses: B12, B14, B15, B47, B60, B65, B7

Contact

Principal
Naiyma Moore
Parent Coordinator
PATRICIA DAVIS
[email protected]
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Other Details

Shared campus?
Yes
This school shares a building with IS 392
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