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(13 reviews)

330 Durant Ave

Staten Island, NY 10308

(718) 987-8020

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Grades: K - 5

School Type: Public

Student Enrollment: 702

Students Per Teacher: 11

Parent Reviews | 13 reviews
My daughter has been a student at PS 53 for three years now, and I must say, reading these past few remarks was a bit disturbing. As a parent, I find this school to be very parent friendly, very informative and extremely interactive. More-so than the last two schools my daughter was in. She has been ...  Read more

Posted by a parent on 04/30/08

I have 2 children in this school. We have been here for 4 years now. My one child, who is a high 4 has always been fine. My other child, who is of special needs, has had many problems. For the most part, the teachers are wonderful. The principle and assistant principle, that's another story. They are ...  Read more

Posted by a parent on 01/05/08

I never feel welcomed at this school. My child has been placed in all the extra programs to help her to improve her writing skills. So far, I have not seen any progress. I do not even want to speak with the male assitant principal who has no idea about professional boundaries or respect toward parents.

Posted by a parent on 01/03/08

Both of my children go to this school, this is our first year here. I agree, I do not feel welcomed at the school, there is little parent involvement, except for parents on the PTA. You can sign up to help, but no one asks, the tachers are nice, a few are old and grummpy.

Posted by a parent on 11/28/07

My two girls presently attend ps 53 and I am extremely disappointed with the lack of communication between teachers and parents. I find the Assistant Principal very argumental. He is very unprofessional towards parents. The school is very unfriendly and not welcoming to parents and students. I am seriously ...  Read more

Posted by a parent on 11/23/07

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Test Year: 2007
Ps 53 Bay Terrace
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* In 2006-2007 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies. The 2006-2007 results for English language arts are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. Math results will be added after their release by the New York State Education Department. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

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Staten Island schools — Ps 53 Bay Terrace is located at 330 Durant Ave, Staten Island NY 10308. 330 Durant Ave is in the 10308 ZIP code in Staten Island, NY The school district for Ps 53 Bay Terrace is the New York City Department Of Education. Ps 53 Bay Terrace is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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