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P.S. 142 Amalia Castro School

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P.S. 142 Amalia Castro School teachers prepare students with the knowledge, skills and habits of mind necessary to be responsible and productive citizens of the 21st century, Somers teachers, staff and administrators will: Advance critical thinking and thoughtful learning environments through the use of carefully planned instructional units, methodology, and assessments that ask students to demonstrate deep understanding and skillful application of knowledge in the areas of literacy, mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry and logical reasoning. Learning takes place throughout the day, and in and out of classrooms. Students need to be actively involved in meaningful, relevant and child-centered activities. Young children move as they learn, write as they learn, use language as they learn, and work cooperatively as they learn. Mistakes are seen as opportunities for learning.


Overview

P.S. 142 Amalia Castro School

New York City District # 1

100 Attorney Street
New York, NY 10002

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Large City (City: Large)

212-598-3800 (Phone)

Serving Grades: PK-6, UE

Principal: Rhonda Levy

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Student Enrollment Information

Pre-KKindergarten
(Full Day)
1st2nd3rd4th5th6thUngraded
Elementary
366665455152576096

Additional Student Information

Total Students
528
Attendance Rate
91%
Suspensions
15
Year Statistics Were Compiled
2005
Student / Teacher Ratio
11.5
Free Lunch
304
Reduced Lunch
28
Student Ethnicities

Student Gender

Staff Information

Full Time Principals
1
Full Time Assistant Principals
2
Other Full Time Professional Staff
7
Full Time Teachers
45
Part Time Principals
0
Part Time Assistant Principals
0
Part Time Teachers
2
Other Part Time Professional Staff
2

Adequate Yearly Progress Decisions

Sub-Group Names
Satisfactory
School Year
Subject:Elementary / Middle School English Language Arts
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
Students With Disabilities
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:Elementary / Middle School Math
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
Students With Disabilities
Yes
2006
Limited English Proficient
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:Elementary / Middle School Science
All Students
Yes
2006

Regents Results

Subject
Year
# Tested
Percent Passing
 

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