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P.S. 30 Hernandez/Hughes

144 176 East 128 Street Manhattan, NY 10035
310500010030
144 176 East 128 Street
Manhattan, NY 10035
East Harlem
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Teacher Data Reports for P.S. 30 Hernandez/Hughes

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

  • Math 50%
    •  Much higher 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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  • Performance2 Below Average
  • Satisfaction 6 Average
  • Diversity 6 Average
2/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
3rd Grade English 647 / 800
Below Average
3rd Grade Math 673 / 800
Below Average
4th Grade English 645 / 800
Below Average
4th Grade Math 665 / 800
Below Average
4th Grade Science 83 / 100
Average
5th Grade English 661 / 800
Below Average
5th Grade Math 666 / 800
Below Average
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More about P.S. 30 Hernandez/Hughes

Population 305 students
School Type Elementary
Grades K-5th
2012 Progress
Report		 C
Avg. Attendance Rate 92%
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