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P.S. 195 Manhattan Beach

131 Irwin Street Brooklyn, NY 11235
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131 Irwin Street
Brooklyn, NY 11235
Manhattan Beach
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Teacher Data Reports for P.S. 195 Manhattan Beach

Percent of school’s ratings that were “above average” or “high”

  • Math 40%
    •  Higher than NYC average (25%)
  • English 20%
    •  About the same as NYC average (25%)

New York released data for individual teachers throughout the public school system this Friday. Learn more about a specific school or teacher's ratings.  View data for teachers at this school»

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  • Performance9 Above Average
  • Satisfaction 6 Average
  • Diversity 1 Below Average
9/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
3rd Grade English 679 / 800
Above Average
3rd Grade Math 704 / 800
Above Average
4th Grade English 696 / 800
Above Average
4th Grade Math 713 / 800
Above Average
4th Grade Science 92 / 100
Above Average
5th Grade English 686 / 800
Above Average
5th Grade Math 724 / 800
Above Average
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More about P.S. 195 Manhattan Beach

Population 425 students
School Type Elementary
Grades PreK-5th
2012 Progress
Report		 A
Avg. Attendance Rate 94%
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