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I.S. 227 Louis Armstrong Middle School

 
32-02 Junction Boulevard Queens , NY 11369
Phone: (718) 335-7500  Fax: (718) 779-7186
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Principal: William Fahey
Parent Coordinator: Deborah Vigorito-Cataldo (347) 563-4127

WHAT'S SPECIAL: A laboratory school for new teaching techniques; special ed is a model for the city.
DOWNSIDE: Very high-achieving kids may not feel challenged enough.
 
Grade levels: 5 to 8
Class size: 33
Enrollment: 1481
Ethnicity %:
  33 W; 15 B; 36 H; 16 A
Reading scores:
Math scores:
District 30

Admissions: Open to all Queens students by application
Neighborhood: East Elmhurst
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Founded in 1979 as a court-ordered experiment in racial integration, Louis Armstrong Demonstration School embodies the philosophy that children learn best when they have classmates from different ethnic groups, neighborhoods, and academic abilities. This philosophy, along with an experienced staff, a well-equipped building, and a top-notch special education program, have made it one of the most sought-after schools in Queens.

 

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(student)
Jul 2, 2010

honestly parents who complain about there being cliques in the school know nothing about schools there will be cliques and groups. The school provides excellent education and has become a second... read more

(student)
Jul 2, 2010

honestly parents who complain about there being cliques in the school know nothing about schools there will be cliques and groups. The school provides excellent education and has become a second... read more

(parent)
Nov 19, 2008

"The kids who are not interested in academics put down those who are and most teachers who are overburdened ignore problems. Popular students get by with distracting the class and performing... read more


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