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P.S. 56 Lewis H. Latimer

170 Gates Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11238
331300010056
170 Gates Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Clinton Hill
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Teacher Data Reports for P.S. 56 Lewis H. Latimer

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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Nov 23, 3:03 PM
Let's Eat!

By SchoolBook

In a city of so many races, religions and ethnic groups, Thanksgiving menus are as varied as the people here. As well they should be! The students at Public School 56 Lewis H. Latimer in Brooklyn enjoyed a traditional pre-Thanksgiving dinner at a school feast on Tuesday, where they expressed their gratitude for a visit from the schools chancellor, Dennis M. Walcott. To all: Happy Thanksgiving. Schoolbook will be back on Monday. Read More »
Question P.S. 15 Roberto Clemente
Asked By SchoolBook Editors
How much have you spent this year on your child's school or school-related activities?
48 Responses
Top Response By Layne Julien
A reasonable question to add to the one suggested here is -- how much have your kids' teachers paid out-of-pocket this year for classroom supplies? Maybe it's not an issue … Read More »
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Nov 22, 5:00 PM
On Thanksgiving, Stepping Up to the Plate

By Emily Canal

Scooping his food with a spork, Chancellor Dennis M. Walcott shared a pre-Thanksgiving meal with the children at Public School 56 Lewis H. Latimer in Brooklyn, and talked about the importance of healthy eating. “It's fun because we can come together and we don’t get to see each other on Thanksgiving,” said Mahagany Young, 9, a fourth grader. “Everyone here is friends and family to us.” Read More »
First Bell Nov 22, 8:16 AM
Suggestion to Tweed Officials: Move Out

By Mary Ann Giordano

A state senator has a suggestion for creating more classroom space in Lower Manhattan, which by all accounts will continue to need it desperately: move the adults out of the Tweed Courthouse and convert the entire building into an elementary school. Read More »
  • Performance5 Average
  • Satisfaction 7 Above Average
  • Diversity 3 Below Average
5/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
3rd Grade English 667 / 800
Average
3rd Grade Math 691 / 800
Average
4th Grade English 675 / 800
Average
4th Grade Math 688 / 800
Average
4th Grade Science 87 / 100
Above Average
5th Grade English 669 / 800
Average
5th Grade Math 677 / 800
Average
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More about P.S. 56 Lewis H. Latimer

Population 258 students
School Type Elementary
Grades K-6th
2012 Progress
Report		 B
Avg. Attendance Rate 91%
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