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Manhattan Charter School vs. P.s. 142 Amalia Castro

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School Overview

School
Manhattan Charter School
100 Attorney St
New York, NY 10002
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 142 Amalia Castro
100 Attorney St
New York, NY 10002
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Manhattan Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)

P.s. 142 Amalia Castro ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 182 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Manhattan Charter School 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Serving 373 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 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
182 students
373 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Manhattan Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 142 Amalia Castro over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Manhattan Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 142 Amalia Castro.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Manhattan Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 142 Amalia Castro over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Manhattan Charter School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 142 Amalia Castro with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3179 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#3801 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Manhattan Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 142 Amalia Castro, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manhattan Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Manhattan Charter School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 142 Amalia Castro who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manhattan Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Manhattan Charter School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 142 Amalia Castro who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
n/a

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Manhattan Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 142 Amalia Castro by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
61
Kindergarten Students
35
60
Grade 1 Students
34
45
Grade 2 Students
25
49
Grade 3 Students
35
54
Grade 4 Students
26
52
Grade 5 Students
27
51
Ungraded Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Manhattan Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Manhattan Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 142 Amalia Castro, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Manhattan Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Manhattan Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 142 Amalia Castro, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
62%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Manhattan Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Manhattan Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 142 Amalia Castro, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
30%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Manhattan Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Manhattan Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 142 Amalia Castro, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Manhattan Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Manhattan Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 142 Amalia Castro, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Manhattan Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Manhattan Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 142 Amalia Castro, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Manhattan Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Manhattan Charter School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 142 Amalia Castro, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
92%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Manhattan Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Manhattan Charter School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 142 Amalia Castro, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Manhattan Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Manhattan Charter School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 142 Amalia Castro, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 1 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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