The Judge Charles J. Vallone School
The Judge Charles J. Vallone School, formerly the Humphry Davy School, is Public School 85 in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States.
History
Located in Astoria, Queens, the school was built in 1907. The school was dedicated to Judge Charles J. Vallone on February 18, 1988. Before 1988, it was named after Humphry Davy, a British scientist.
Admissions
The school serves approximately 566 students from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade, coming from over 40 different countries and speaking at least 14 different languages. 13.5% of newly admitted students are recent immigrants. 117 students are English Language Learners, 16 of whom are special education students.
References
- ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for New York City Geographic District #30". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ "Search for Public Schools - P.S. Judge Charles Vallone (360010202330)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ "School Renamed For Judge Charles Vallone". Newsday. February 18, 1988. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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