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I.S. 98 Herman Ridder Intermediate School |
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1619 Boston Road Bronx, NY 10460 Phone: (718) 589-8200 Fax: (718) 589-8179 Map |
Principal: Claralee Irobunda Parent Coordinator: Julie Lizardi (347) 563-4978 |
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WHAT'S SPECIAL: School safety and reputation on the rise. DOWNSIDE: Academic achievement needs to improve. |
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Grade levels: 5 to 8 Class size: 22 Enrollment: 428 Ethnicity %: 1 W; 29 B; 66 H; 4 A |
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District 12 Admissions: neighborhood Neighborhood: Crotona Park More school data |
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Located in an 88-year-old building that looks a bit like a castle and occupies an entire city block, MS 98 is a low performing school seeking to turn itself around. Former principal Alan Geller, who retired in August 2005, was a no-nonsense administrator. On our visit, he told us that the building was severely messy when he arrived in 2000: floors and walls were dirty, and graffiti was part of the landscape. The students were unruly, too, according to a teachers' union representative. Now all that has changed. The. . .  |
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See all 4 user comments | Post Your Comment |
| Aug 30, 2007 |
"I highly disagree with what Dinah said," writes student Sheniece. "Yes, the school has issues but I believe that some teachers in the school actually do care." (August 2007)
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| Oct 6, 2005 |
"The school has seen slight improvements over the years and the after-school program has been trying to help student," writes Laurina, a graduate. "However, many teacher have been leaving after... read more |
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| Dec 15, 2004 |
Dinah, a student, complains that "this school is no good" because students get into fights and staff members "do nothing about it." (November 2004)
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| This page was last updated on Oct 26, 2009. |
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