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P.S. 53 Bay Terrace School
(718) 987-8020
330 Durant Ave
Staten Island, NY 10308
Level: K-5
District: NYC Geographic District 31: Staten Island

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Census Info	Value	Year
Native American or Native Alaskan:	0%	(2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:	3%	(2008)
Hispanic:	9%	(2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:	2%	(2008)
White, non-Hispanic:	86%	(2008)
Multiracial:	0%	(2008)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:	28%	(2008)
Student Teacher Ratio:	15%	(2006)

P.S. 53 Bay Terrace School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating	3
Average Principals Rating	3
Average Teachers Rating	3
Average Activities Rating	3
Average Parents Rating	3
Average Safety Rating	4

P.S. 53 Bay Terrace School Reviews


Posted By: parent Quality Score: 3 2008-01-05 “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 more concerned about the budget and their appearance, then the needs of the special ed students. My older child graduates this year. I will be requesting a variance for the younger one. It's a shame though, as there are some outstanding teachers there.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2008-01-03 “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: parent Quality Score: 3 2007-11-28 “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: parent Quality Score: 1 2007-11-23 “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 considering taking my daughters out of this school in September and placing them in private school.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2007-11-23 “My daughter was going to this school and I have nothing nice to say about this school . They dont want you to ask any questions. I never felt welcomed in this school. The dont want you asking any questions in regards to your childs education needs. They dont like to work with you. They just say dont worry. And just push it to the other grade. And the thirty seven min after school is a joke. Their not helping these kids . They hand your child a book and tell them to just read. How is that helping them. My daughter is now in another public school . And she is doing so great. Shes happier. The teachers are so kindto us. Im glad i took her out of this school.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2007-10-19 “P.S 53 is a wonderful school. The people who claim they are not welcomed are the people who choose not to get involved. I am proud to say both my children excelled under the leadership of Mrs.Esposito.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2007-10-13 “I had a child/children in this school for 3 years and I must say, after getting used to the security measures, I had a wonderful experience. Not being from the area, my children and I were welcomed by the teachers, principal and parent coordinator. It helps to get involved to meet people and feel at home. We moved again this summer and I must say this is when you see the level of education your children recieved in this school-both my children are in the highest level classes there are for their grade! I am proud of them because they have worked hard, but it has alot to do with the school and teachers they have had. I believe PS 53 is doing their best with what they have been given. Keep up the good work!” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2009-07-11 “So far I'm very pleased with PS 53, my son was in the Pre K program and he has learned so much. From writing his full name to adding and subtracting. The principal has been very nice and helpful to me personally, I see no fault. PTA is very kind. He is entering the K in Sept. so I'm excited, and see how he does.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2009-06-11 “As the school year is winding down I must say that I am very pleased with how wonderful my daughters year had been. She is in the CTT class with Miss Sloan and Miss Curzio and she loves it. They are two great teachers. She enjoys going to school and she has learned so much. I am happy with my experience so far at this school.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 3 2009-05-27 “I like this school for my child as a whole. He is doing fine and the teachers so far are fine. I am not overly impressed and I don't think because you are deemed a 'Blue Ribbon School' you are the best. I have many other friends in different schools and they do so much more. Much more parent involvement. That is not true that if you want to be involved, you are. I have been told first hand that the principle Mrs. Esposito does not like nor does she want parents in the school for any reason. This to me is a disgrace and it is definitely felt when you try to enter the school. I understand the point of the CCT class however I don't see the productivity of it for the kids that are on the higher end.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2009-05-24 “I have two children who attend this school and one is learning disabled and one is in main stream classes. Both children have excelled at this school and have gotten all the help and more then I have expected a public school do. There has been a lot of parent involvement and if there were any problems they are addressed in a timely fashion. This is one of the reasons we chose Staten Island was because of PS 53. The only thing that I am slightly annoyed with is they do not give enough time for the working parent o take off work before a parent involved event.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2008-11-07 “I am very happy with my childs school she is excelling in ever way. she loves it” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2008-08-13 “My son learned a lot from at this school, the teacher he has was wonderful, I hope when the time comes to enroll my younger son, I want Mrs. LaBarbera to be my youngest teahcer. I is an extremly wonderful teacher.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2008-06-23 “I don't know what happened to PS53 but it took a dive this year. My child had horrible teachers. She would come home upset because the teacher would make inappropriate comments to her. When I would try to ritify the situation, the principal and assistant principal would take the teachers side. Also, if your child has special needs, get out now. My child's IEP was not followed and she suffered for it this year. Her teacher is very unprofessional she was talking bad about another parent at field day. Also, since when are teachers allowed to text message on their cells phone during class hours.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2008-06-12 “I must say PS 53 is very lucky to have such an involved AP as Mr. Reformato. He's wonderful and knows all the kids by name. If you asks questions, he is more than willing to answer and help your child. I'm excited about my daughter attending PS 53 I see her doing well here. Thanks Mr. Reformato! for opening the doors and making our children feel important!” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2008-04-30 “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 blessed with three wonderful teachers throughout her time here, each better than the next. And I believe that Ms. Esposito promotes a great environment for my child! As for the A.P., he is a kind man, nothing more, or less! Added note, I have yet to meet a 'grumpy' teacher there.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 2 2007-10-12 “As a parent, after almost 1 1/2 years I am very unhappy with this school. There is no parent involvement. As a parent you are unwelcome. Ask questions and all you hear is he/she is a wonderful child, and he/she is getting everything they need. The principal is very unapproachable, has a horrible attitude, and is never seen. There are no extra curricular activities that you do not have to pay for. No groups or teams to be involved in. This school is not about the children, its all about it's statistics.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2005-11-08 “The schools administration has the worst parent teacher policy I have ever seen. Our 5 yr old was not allowed to eat his lunch, because he forgot to get his utensils, and they have a 1 time lunch line policy.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 2 2005-07-13 “My son attends this school and it's not the school you'd like your child to go. First of all, the parents are not welcome. All you hear about your child is how wonderful he is and it's pleasure to have him in the class. But if you have questions about a report card, the answer is very standard: 'Don't worry about it, it's fine, he is doing very well oh, it s nothing' and actually your child will not be graded adequately, trust me on this” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 2 2005-04-17 “This is not the school for you if you want to take an active part of your childs education. My son was not challenged at all and when I tried to discuss options with the teacher, I was told that he was an A student and therfore fine. And parents were not welcomed at all in the school. I was not informed of any classroom activities. And if you are not from Staten Island you are an 'outsider' and not welcome at anything.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2004-09-23 “My daughter attend this schools special education program. It was the most loveing and nurturing environment. She gain such wonderful knowledge and her confidence and self esteem flourished. It's staff work as a team for my daughters best interests. Unfortunately she aged out of their program. We will miss everyone dearly.”


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