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General D. Chappie James Middle School of Science

76 Riverdale Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11212
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76 Riverdale Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11212
Brownsville
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Teacher Data Reports for General D. Chappie James Middle School of Science

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

  • Math 0%
    •  Much lower than NYC average (25%)
  • English 0%
    •  Much lower than 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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Jan 07, 2:15 PM
DOE Seeks to Phase Out 17 Schools in First Wave of Proposed Closures

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The first list is out for this year's proposed school closings. It includes six schools in Brooklyn, five in the Bronx, four in Manhattan and two in Queens. Of the 17 schools proposed for phase out or closure, six received grades of F, nine received a D, and two received their third C grade in a row. Read More »
Oct 03, 8:47 PM
36 Middle, Elementary Schools Put On Notice

By Yasmeen Khan

The Department of Education is starting conversations with three dozen schools identified as struggling. This "early engagement" process helps determine which schools are proposed for closure. Read More »
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Oct 01, 5:34 PM
Large Rises and Falls in Several Schools' Grades

By Beth Fertig

Check out our interactive map that shows the changes in school grades. And leave your comments on the individual school pages. We want to hear what you think about the grading system, and how your own school was rated. Read More »
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First Bell Apr 27, 8:18 AM
A Final Decision for 24 City Schools

By Mary Ann Giordano

At a bit before midnight, more than three months after the idea was first proposed, the Panel for Educational Policy voted to reconstitute two dozen city schools by closing them, replacing most of their staff members and reopening them with new names. The vote was the end of a prolonged process, a day of drama and a very long, emotional night. Read More »
Dec 07, 6:23 PM
School Closing Announcements Start Thursday

By Anna M. Phillips

UPDATED | Schools Chancellor Dennis M. Walcott announced Wednesday at a District 2 Town Hall meeting that the Education Department will reveal within the next two days which of the city's struggling schools it will close. Read More »
  • Performance3 Below Average
  • Satisfaction 4 Average
  • Diversity 2 Below Average
3/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
6th Grade English 652 / 800
Below Average
6th Grade Math 656 / 800
Below Average
7th Grade English 653 / 800
Below Average
7th Grade Math 647 / 800
Below Average
8th Grade English 643 / 800
Below Average
8th Grade Math 646 / 800
Below Average
8th Grade Science 48 / 100
Below Average
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More about General D. Chappie James Middle School of Science

Population 208 students
School Type Middle
Grades 6th-8th
2012 Progress
Report		 D
Avg. Attendance Rate 89%
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