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P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International

231 249 East 56 Street Manhattan, NY 10019
310200010059
231 249 East 56 Street
Manhattan, NY 10019
Upper East Side
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Teacher Data Reports for P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International

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

  • Math 66%
    •  Much higher than NYC average (25%)
  • English 0%
    •  Much lower than NYC average (25%)

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  • Performance8 Above Average
  • Satisfaction 7 Above Average
  • Diversity 6 Average
8/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
3rd Grade English 676 / 800
Above Average
3rd Grade Math 700 / 800
Above Average
4th Grade English 692 / 800
Above Average
4th Grade Math 720 / 800
Above Average
4th Grade Science 82 / 100
Average
5th Grade English 678 / 800
Above Average
5th Grade Math 707 / 800
Above Average
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More about P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International

Population 520 students
School Type Elementary
Grades K-5th
2012 Progress
Report		 B
Avg. Attendance Rate 96%
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