NYC'S BEST SCHOOLS/ SCHOOL PERFORMANCE

Helpful Web Sites:

• Public School Reports Profiles. This site offers statistical profiles on every school in the city. The site is an authoritative on-line guide offered by Advocates for Children of New York that describes neighborhood schools, inform parents of their alternatives, and instruct parents on how to navigate the bureaucracy to find the best school for their child. The site evaluates elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools. There are descriptions of some of the city’s best schools, based on visits and interviews with parents, teachers and principals. The site is updated regularly. https://insideschools.org/home/bookstore/bookstore_form.php
• Test Outcomes. For the most recent test outcomes go to this New York State Department of Education web site: emsc.nysed.gov/irts scroll down to view: "Recent Reports of School Performance" and choose which test you want.
• For Public School Report Cards. Link to the NYC BOE web site and select a community school district or high school superintendency to view the district's performance indicators and profile. www.nycenet.edu/aaa/schoolreports/

Books:

"Parents Guide To New York City's Best Public Elementary Schools"
By: Hemphill, Clara
Public education researcher Clara Hemphill profiles the top 100 NYC elementary schools. Hemphill's information includes class size, ethnic make up, total enrollment, academic level, teacher quality, admissions tests (if any), and anecdotes about the nature and personalities of the schools. 288 pages.

"Public Middle Schools: New York City's Best"
By Clara Hemphill
Public schools in the five boroughs are described in anecdotal information and also simple facts: school performance, test scores, grade levels (which include high school), class size, ethnic make up, enrollment, admissions requirements, teaching philosophies, when to apply and how to choose. From among the approximately 500 schools and programs, author Clara Hemphill has identified the very best, some fifteen percent. 256 pages.

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