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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 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%
78% 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

Are teachers effective?

From 2018-19 School Quality Guide

How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
80%
79% Citywide Average
Years of principal experience at this school
4.9

How do students perform academically?

From 2019 State ELA+Math Results Summary

How many elementary school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
34%
54% 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 2021 Middle School Directory

What high schools do most graduates attend?
Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law, The, and Lower Manhattan Arts Academy
Accelerated courses offered for high school credit
Algebra I,Living Environment

From 2018-19 School Quality Guide

How many 8th-graders earn high school credit?
12%
32% Citywide Average

What is the Pre-K like?

From the NYC Program Assessment (CLASS and ECERS-R) Database through 2018-2019

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 2019-20 Demographic Snapshot

Enrollment
398
Asian
3%
Black
31%
Hispanic
63%
White
2%
Other
1%
Free or reduced priced lunch
95%
Students with disabilities
34%
English language learners
10%
Pre-K seats
16

From 2018-19 School Quality Guide

Average daily attendance
88%
93% Citywide Average
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
49%
23% Citywide Average

From 2020 School Directories

Uniforms required?
Yes
This school offers Dual Language classes in Spanish.

How does this school serve special populations?

From 2019 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
Parent Coordinator
Mirta Vargas Rosales
[email protected]
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Other Details

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

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