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P.S. 42 Benjamin Altman School

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P.S. 42 Benjamin Altman School overall commitments to maintain high academic standards and encouraging students to develop their own unique talents. It is a goal to continually expand the experience of students and to teach them to respect their own uniqueness as well as the uniqueness of others. Classic themes of respect, responsibility, kindness, and cooperation are integrated into all aspects of the P.S. 42 curriculum. Teachers all understand the importance of establishing a climate to learn and a climate where students are able to attain academic success because they are comfortable socially and emotionally in a nurturing environment. The school is filled with spirited and diverse students working together to attain academic excellence and personal success in a supportive environment. One of the objectives is to incorporate this multiplicity of experiences in order to create a P.S. 42 community of learners. The partnership between an enthusiastic student body, a dedicated staff, and involved parents all make P.S. 175 a wonderful place of learning.


Overview

P.S. 42 Benjamin Altman School

New York City District # 2

71 Hester Street
New York, NY 10002

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Large City (City: Large)

212-226-8410 (Phone)

Serving Grades: PK-5, UE

Principal: Rosa

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Student Enrollment Information

Pre-KKindergarten
(Full Day)
1st2nd3rd4th5thUngraded
Elementary
36120123111959911113

Additional Student Information

Total Students
708
Attendance Rate
97%
Suspensions
2
Year Statistics Were Compiled
2005
Student / Teacher Ratio
15.7
Free Lunch
620
Reduced Lunch
44
Student Ethnicities

Student Gender

Staff Information

Full Time Principals
1
Full Time Assistant Principals
1
Other Full Time Professional Staff
5
Full Time Teachers
48
Part Time Principals
0
Part Time Assistant Principals
0
Part Time Teachers
2
Other Part Time Professional Staff
0

Adequate Yearly Progress Decisions

Sub-Group Names
Satisfactory
School Year
Subject:Elementary / Middle School English Language Arts
All Students
Yes
2006
Asian Or Pacific Islander
Yes
2006
Limited English Proficient
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:Elementary / Middle School Math
All Students
Yes
2006
Asian Or Pacific Islander
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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