P.S. 88 S. Silverstein Little Sparrow School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 292 elementary school students from grades KG-3
- Ranks 1662nd out of 2,535 elementary schools in NY.
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Melinda Hyer
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 292
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 30.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 9.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 145 (49.7%)
- Females: 147 (50.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | - | - |
Black | 117 | 40.1% |
Asian | 2 | 0.7% |
Hispanic | 172 | 58.9% |
White | 1 | 0.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
Kindergarten | 66 | 22.6% |
1st Grade | 72 | 24.7% |
2nd Grade | 65 | 22.3% |
3rd Grade | 63 | 21.6% |
Ungraded | 26 | 8.9% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 91-100%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
93.0%
State:
93.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
6.0%
District:
16.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
42.0%
District:
32.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
3.0%
District:
10.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
4.0%
District:
12.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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