Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 142 Amalia Castro ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 142 Amalia Castro ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ps 142 Amalia Castro's student population of 332 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ps 142 Amalia Castro is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
76%
29%
Black
17%
16%
White
4%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ps 142 Amalia Castro often compared to?
Ps 142 Amalia Castrois often viewed alongside schools like Manhattan Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 142 Amalia Castro?
332 students attend Ps 142 Amalia Castro.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Ps 142 Amalia Castro students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 142 Amalia Castro?
Ps 142 Amalia Castro has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 142 Amalia Castro offer ?
Ps 142 Amalia Castro offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 142 Amalia Castro part of?
Ps 142 Amalia Castro is part of New York City Geographic District # 1 School District.
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