Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 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 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 142 AMALIA CASTRO serves a 1.4 square mile area in New York, NY, where most families can expect a typical drive of just 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school. The attendance zone extends approximately 1.2 miles from its furthest edge to the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 142 Amalia Castro's student population of 367 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
367 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 142 Amalia Castro ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 142 Amalia Castro is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3704 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
77%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 142 Amalia Castro's ranking?
P.s. 142 Amalia Castro is ranked #3704 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 142 Amalia Castro often compared to?
P.s. 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 142 Amalia Castro?
367 students attend P.s. 142 Amalia Castro.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of P.s. 142 Amalia Castro students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 142 Amalia Castro?
P.s. 142 Amalia Castro has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 142 Amalia Castro offer ?
P.s. 142 Amalia Castro offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 142 Amalia Castro part of?
P.s. 142 Amalia Castro is part of New York City Geographic District # 1.
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