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M.S. 571

80 Underhill Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11238
331300010571
80 Underhill Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Prospect Heights
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Teacher Data Reports for M.S. 571

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

  • Math 0%
    •  Much lower than NYC average (25%)
  • English 33%
    •  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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May 30, 1:32 PM
An Art Project Provides a Snapshot of a Closing School

By Chris Palmer

An independent photographer volunteered to work at a school that is going to be closed, and in the process led to a series of portraits of students that will be displayed Wednesday night in the M.S. 571 gymnasium. Her goal was to create a project that would engage students, parents and community members in a dialogue about education and advocacy. “None of these kids chose to be in this situation,” she said about the closing school. 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 09, 2:18 PM
In Prospect Heights, a Celebration of Play

By SchoolBook

Getting a new school playground is certainly something worth celebrating. So local officials, parents, staff members and students at Public School 9 and Middle School 571, at 80 Underhill Avenue, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, turned out on a gorgeous fall day to dedicate the colorful new yard that the two schools share. Read More »
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Sep 20, 12:35 PM
School Aides Rally for Their Jobs

By Emily Canal

As labor union representatives continue to negotiate with the Department of Education over the possible layoffs of nearly 800 school aides and other workers, several dozen aides and their supporters rallied today in front of several schools. Read More »
First Bell Sep 20, 8:28 AM
New York Delays Rise in School Lunch Prices, but Maybe Not for Long

By Anna M. Phillips

New York City is holding down costs of school lunches, but a new federal law, rising food prices and the city's tight budget might mean students will eventually be charged more. Also in the news, a major policy speech this morning by Chancellor Dennis M. Walcott, school crowding, protests and a school's 50th anniversary. Read More »
  • Performance2 Below Average
  • Satisfaction 5 Average
  • Diversity 3 Below Average
2/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
7th Grade English 643 / 800
Below Average
7th Grade Math 638 / 800
Below Average
8th Grade English 640 / 800
Below Average
8th Grade Math 661 / 800
Below Average
8th Grade Science 52 / 100
Below Average
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More about M.S. 571

Population 88 students
School Type Middle
Grades 6th-8th
Avg. Attendance Rate 83%
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