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PS 54 principal highlights test gains, attendance and family engagement at District 28 meeting

Community Education Council, New York City Geographic District #28 · March 23, 2026

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Summary

PS 54 principal Patricia Hanley reported improved state test scores (+26% ELA and +26% math), described family engagement programs, partnerships (council member funding, Midori & Friends, Mets reading initiative) and school supports for multilingual learners and students with IEPs.

Patricia Hanley, principal of PS 54 (the Hillside School), presented a school report to the District 28 Community Education Council on Feb. 5 highlighting enrollment, student needs, academic gains and family engagement.

Hanley said PS 54 serves 419 students, speaks 10 languages in the building, and has 30% multilingual learners and 21% of students with individualized education plans. She reported state test improvements — up 26% in both ELA and math — and said about 65% of students scored at levels 3 and 4 in recent assessments. Hanley attributed gains to staff collaboration and district supports and noted continued attendance challenges during cold weather.

She described partnerships that include school funding from a local council member for STEM hydroponic kits and garden programming, a Midori & Friends arts residency and free dental services from Smile NYC. Hanley also discussed extracurriculars (chorus, clubs, basketball) and family events that support literacy and community engagement.

The council thanked Hanley and noted these school programs as examples of district partnerships and parent engagement models.