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P.S. 188 The Island School

Grades: Pre-K, K-8
442 East Houston Street
Manhattan NY 10002
Phone: 212-677-5710

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This school has a dual language program. Dual language programs offer instruction in two languages and are designed to make children fluent speakers, readers and writers in both. Typically, classes mix native speakers of both languages; the language of instruction alternates. Some of these programs have room for children outside the zone.

This school admits children from across a district.

See our School Stats for information about safety, atmosphere and academics.

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School Stats

Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average

Is this school safe and well-run?

From the 2022-2023 NYC School Survey

How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
100%
80% Citywide Average
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
99%
41% Citywide Average
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
100%
81% Citywide Average
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
97%
82% Citywide Average

From the 2019-20 NY State Report Card

How many students were suspended?
0%
1% Citywide Average

From this school's most recent Quality Review Report

Are teachers effective?

From 2023 End-of-year Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism Report

How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
80%
66% Citywide Average
Years of principal experience at this school
9.1

How do students perform academically?

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many elementary school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
27%
53% Citywide Average
How many elementary school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
51%
50% Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
47%
52% Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
48%
57% Citywide Average

From the 2022-23 School Quality Guide

How many 8th-graders earn high school credit?
78%
91% Citywide Average

What is the Pre-K like?

From the NYC Program Assessment (CLASS and ECERS-R) Database through 2019-2020

Instruction: Teachers ask kids to explain their reasoning when they solve problems
Activities: Children explore art, music, sand/water, dramatic play and more
Language: Teachers talk and listen to kids in a supportive way
Interaction: Teachers ask kids good questions and invite back-and-forth conversation

Who does this school serve?

From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot

Enrollment
450
Asian
3%
Black
25%
Hispanic
69%
White
2%
Other
2%
Free or reduced priced lunch
100%
Students with disabilities
27%
English language learners
30%
Pre-K seats
9
3-K seats
14

From the 2022-23 School Quality Guide

Average daily attendance
85%
91% Citywide Average
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
55%
35% Citywide Average

From the 2020 School Directories

This school offers Dual Language classes in Spanish.

How does this school serve special populations?

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
29%
27% Citywide Average
How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
50%
21% Citywide Average
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
24%
17% Citywide Average
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
31%
12% Citywide Average


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Contact & Location

Location

Lower East Side (District 1)
Trains: N/A
Buses: M14A, M14D, M21, M22, M8, M9

Contact

Principal
Suany Ramos
Parent Coordinator
Mirta Vargas Rosales
MRosales@schools.nyc.gov
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Other Details

Shared campus?
Yes
This school shares its building with Girls Prep Lower East Side Charter Elementary School
Metal detectors?
No

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