Queens School Exam: A Few Triumphs . . . Many Flops

Despite these shortcomings, local schools outscored scholars in the other four boroughs: Queens fourth grade math and English rankings were higher, and its eighth grade math and English ratings were either higher than or equal to the rest of the Citys schools.
As usual, SD 26 (Bayside, Douglaston, Little Neck) schools ranked the highest, followed by SD 25 (Flushing, Whitestone, College Point).
On the down side, no school in SD 29 (Queens Village, Rosedale, Hollis) received a passing grade in eighth grade math or English.
Even worse news for youngsters: next year the state standards will be even tougher. In order to establish state standards and accountability, the DOE has set a numerical bar of 140, out of a perfect score of 200. The 140 figure is linked to the percentage of children who scored in Level 2 (has basic proficiency), Level 3 (meets state standards), and Level 4 (exceeds state standards).
Next year, the bar will be raised to 145, in order to help measure school progress and establish higher educational goals. A concerned Queens BP Claire Shulman has already submitted her expense budget priorities to upgrade the boroughs educational teaching programs:
Start operation of six-day (instead of five-day) schools.
Budget funds for year-round operation of schools.
Increase salaries for licensed teachers.
Allow retired teachers to conduct classes at low performing schools.