Ps 142 Amalia Castro vs. Manhattan Charter School
Should I attend Ps 142 Amalia Castro or Manhattan Charter School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Ps 142 Amalia Castro ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Manhattan Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Overview
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).
Serving 204 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
332 students
204 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
61
-
Kindergarten Students
51
26
Grade 1 Students
50
41
Grade 2 Students
43
33
Grade 3 Students
41
37
Grade 4 Students
43
38
Grade 5 Students
43
29
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
76%
63%
% Black
17%
26%
% White
4%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
87%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
