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Robert E. Peary School

Grades: K-8
1666 Hancock Street
Ridgewood NY 11385
Phone: 718-456-7588

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Our Insights

What’s Special

School for students with special needs, including those learning English

The Downside

Little information available

Teachers at the Robert E. Peary School agree that the principal has a clear vision, according to school surveys.

The school, which serves over 500 children, is located in seven sites. The student body mainly consists of learners of varying degrees of cognitive abilities including students on the autism spectrum, emotional challenges, and cognitive delays. Services offered include occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, hearing/vision services and speech. Also, ENL (English as a New Language) instruction is available for students who are learning English. The average attendance rate for the 2015-2016 school year was 88.3 percent, according to the Comprehensive Education Plan.

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ADMISSIONS: Citywide. The Robert E. Peary School is part of District 75, a network of 69 schools dedicated to New York Citys students with disabilities who require increased attention. District 75 provides educational, vocational, and behavioral support programs for students who are on the autism spectrum, have significant cognitive delays, are significantly emotionally challenged, have a sensory impairment or have multiple disabilities. (Katie Safter & Hugo Segal, web reports, August 2017)

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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 the 2022-2023 NYC School Survey

How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
82%
89% Citywide Average
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
67%
36% Citywide Average
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
80%
83% Citywide Average
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
91%
86% Citywide Average

From this school's most recent Quality Review Report

Are teachers effective?

Who does this school serve?

From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot

Enrollment
614
Asian
16%
Black
27%
Hispanic
45%
White
7%
Other
5%
Free or reduced priced lunch
84%
Students with disabilities
99%
English language learners
28%
Pre-K seats
4

From the 2020 School Directories



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Contact & Location

Location

Ridgewood (District 24)
Trains: L Line to Halsey St; M Line to Seneca Ave
Buses: B13, B26, B38, Q55, Q58

Contact

Principal
James Thorbs
Parent Coordinator
Tashawna Hassell
THassell@schools.nyc.gov
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Other Details

Shared campus?
No
This school is in its own building.
Metal detectors?
No

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