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M.S. 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz

681 Kelly Street Bronx, NY 10455
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681 Kelly Street
Bronx, NY 10455
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FEB 24
Teacher Data Reports for M.S. 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz

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

  • Math 41%
    •  Much higher than NYC average (25%)
  • English 41%
    •  Much higher 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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Regents, heat, finals, heat, graduation, heat, and confusing end-of-year schedules are on the minds of city school parents, students and teachers this Thursday in June. So as a diversion, let's go to Washington, where a visual stunt on the National Mall tried to focus attention on the state of the nation's schools. Read More »
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  • Performance4 Average
  • Satisfaction 5 Average
  • Diversity 4 Average
4/9 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 670 / 800
Average
7th Grade English 651 / 800
Below Average
7th Grade Math 664 / 800
Average
8th Grade English 641 / 800
Below Average
8th Grade Math 664 / 800
Average
8th Grade Science 55 / 100
Below Average
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More about M.S. 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz

Population 669 students
School Type Middle
Grades 6th-8th
2012 Progress
Report		 C
Avg. Attendance Rate 90%
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