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Earth School

600 East 6 Street Manhattan, NY 10009
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600 East 6 Street
Manhattan, NY 10009
East Village
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FEB 24
Teacher Data Reports for Earth School

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

  • Math 0%
    •  Much lower than NYC average (25%)
  • English 25%
    •  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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Roundtable Feb 19, 2:13 PM
Principals: Test Scores Should Play Small Part in Teacher Evaluations

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ICYMI: Three principals joined WNYC's Brian Lehrer for a wide-ranging conversation about how they managed their schools and how big changes like Common Core and teacher evaluations affected them. Take a listen and share your thoughts. Read More »
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How much have you spent this year on your child's school or school-related activities?
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By Yasmeen Khan

It's an odd end to the school year for many students. Since there were no snow days this year, the Education Department is allowing more than 650 schools to cancel classes Monday and Tuesday to allow for professional development for teachers. But students need to show up for a half day on Wednesday to pick up their report cards. Read More »
What is your end-of-year experience, and how are you coping with it?
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Paying for Public School Jun 08, 6:38 AM
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By Beth Fertig

It's an open secret that PTAs in many of the city's well-heeled neighborhoods pay for additional school staff. It's difficult to document the extent of this spending because the Department of Education tracks only a small fraction of parent fund-raising and spending, leaving many groups to make potentially significant decisions with little official oversight. Read More »
  • Performance5 Average
  • Satisfaction 8 Above Average
  • Diversity 7 Above Average
5/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
3rd Grade English 666 / 800
Average
3rd Grade Math 682 / 800
Average
4th Grade English 678 / 800
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4th Grade Math 687 / 800
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4th Grade Science 81 / 100
Average
5th Grade English 674 / 800
Average
5th Grade Math 691 / 800
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More about Earth School

Population 336 students
School Type Elementary
Grades K-5th
2012 Progress
Report		 C
Avg. Attendance Rate 94%
Special Programs Weekly instruction from Third Street Music School, Spanish language and culture in all grades, Wireless Technology lab for 3rd-6th grade, field trips to museums, parks, natural wildlife preserves within the city, overnight and week long trips to environmental centers in the Catskills and Hudson Valley to broaden experiential learning horizons.
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