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P.S. 188 The Island School
Grades:
Pre-K, K-8
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442 East Houston Street
Manhattan NY 10002
Manhattan NY 10002
Phone:
212-677-5710
Our Insights
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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Citywide Average Key
This school is
Better
Near
Worse
than the citywide average
Is this school safe and well-run?
From 2018-19 NYC School Survey
How many teachers say order and discipline are maintained at this school?
96%
71%
Citywide Average
How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
100%
84%
Citywide Average
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
2%
51%
Citywide Average
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
96%
78%
Citywide Average
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
100%
79%
Citywide Average
From 2017-18 NY State Report Card
How many students were suspended?
2%
2%
Citywide Average
From this school's most recent Quality Review Report
From 2017-18 School Quality Guide
How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
78%
78%
Citywide Average
Years of principal experience at this school
3.9
How do students perform academically?
From 2018 State ELA+Math Results Summary
How many elementary school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
34%
53%
Citywide Average
How many elementary school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
20%
50%
Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
28%
46%
Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
29%
51%
Citywide Average
From 2018 Middle School Directory
What high schools do most graduates attend?
Manhattan Early College School for Advertising
Accelerated courses offered for high school credit
Algebra I, Living Environment
From 2017-18 School Quality Guide
How many 8th-graders earn high school credit?
9%
32%
Citywide Average
What is the Pre-K like?
From this school's most recent Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)
From this school's most recent Early Childhood Environmental Rating System (ECERS-R)
Who does this school serve?
From 2018-19 Demographic Snapshot
Enrollment
407
Asian
1%
Black
33%
Hispanic
61%
White
4%
Other
1%
Free or reduced priced lunch
94%
Students with disabilities
34%
English language learners
7%
From 2017-18 School Quality Guide
Average daily attendance
89%
93%
Citywide Average
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
43%
22%
Citywide Average
From 2018 School Directories
Uniforms required?
No
Pre-K seats
36
This school offers Dual Language classes in Spanish.
How does this school serve special populations?
From 2018 State ELA+Math Results Summary
How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
28%
25%
Citywide Average
How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
23%
22%
Citywide Average
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
27%
24%
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
Other Details
Shared campus?
Yes
This school shares its building with Girls Prep Lower East Side Charter Elementary School
Uniforms required?
No
Metal detectors?
No
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