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Ps 142 Amalia Castro

100 ATTORNEY ST, NEW YORK, NY 10002

Ranked 1122 of 1986 in new york

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Ps 142 Amalia Castro

100 ATTORNEY ST, NEW YORK, NY 10002

About Ps 142 Amalia Castro

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 35%
Reading 25%
State average proficiency is 35% in Math and 25% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
373
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.68%
Asian 0.54%
Hispanic 77.21%
Black 16.89%
Two+ Races 1.07%
Native Am. 1.61%
White
2.68%
Asian
0.54%
Hispanic
77.21%
Black
16.89%
Two+ Races
1.07%
Native Am.
1.61%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 373
47.99%
179 Female
52.01%
194 Male

Student Population

373 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

340 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ps 142 Amalia Castro Contact Information

Address

100 ATTORNEY ST, NEW YORK, NY 10002

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Phone

(212) 598-3800

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TOP 1122 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ps 142 Amalia Castro

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
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  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

New changes for the P.S. 142 Amalia Castro School reflect the constant endeavors made by the school towards enhancing its teaching and learning facilities within District 1 of Lower Manhattan. The school has been consistently working on promoting better participation among students using improved instruction methods and interventions in areas of reading and mathematics. Enrollment levels have remained constant, and programs are still being conducted for developing basic skills and attendance.

FAQ

Q1. What are the enrichment programs provided by P.S. 142 Amalia Castro School?

Ans. Some of the enrichment programs provided by the school include Arts, Music, Physical Education, Literacy Enrichment programs, and Project Learning activities in the classroom.

Q2. Is there any after-school program or extra class?

Ans. Yes, the school has after-school programs such as homework assistance, recreation, and academic tutoring programs.

Q3. Which support services are available for the students?

Ans. Some of the support services provided by the school include counseling services, special education services, and English as a Second Language services.

Q4. In what ways does the school promote family involvement?

Ans. Family involvement is promoted through parent workshops, parent-teacher communication, and various school events that promote parents' participation in their children’s learning.

Q5. What modes of transportation are used to travel to and from school?

Ans. The school uses New York City Public School Bus Routes and Public Transportation Services based on the eligibility criteria.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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