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Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning and Social Change
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Manhattan NY
Our Insights
What’s Special
Nice building, high expectations
The Downside
Academic achievement has a ways to go
Founded in collaboration with the Abyssinian Development Corporation in 1993, Thurgood Marshall Academy has a bright and cheery building with well-equipped science labs. The school has high expectations and children are encouraged as early as 6th grade to think about going to college, according to the 2016 Quality Review.
Sean Davenport, principal since 2011, says he motivates students by giving them academic challenges, such as having them memorize Shakespeare.
The school serves a predominately African-American and Latino student body, and more than 90 percent of students said they feel teachers respect their culture, according to surveys. However, only 60 percent said they believe discipline is fair.
Academic achievement still has a way to go: many middle school students score below state standards on reading and math tests. Although more than three-quarters graduate from high school on time, most must take remedial courses if they go on to college.
ADMISSIONS: Open to District 5 students. The school will review test scores, grades and attendance. (Clara Hemphill, school data, web reports, September 2017)
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School Stats
Is this school safe and well-run?
From 2018-19 NYC School Survey
From 2017-18 NY State Report Card
From this school's most recent Quality Review Report
From 2018-19 School Quality Guide
How do students perform academically?
From 2019 State ELA+Math Results Summary
From 2021 Middle School Directory
From 2018-19 School Quality Guide
Who does this school serve?
From 2019-20 Demographic Snapshot
From 2018-19 School Quality Guide
From 2020 School Directories
How does this school serve special populations?
From 2018-19 School Quality Guide
From 2019 State ELA+Math Results Summary
Programs & Admissions
From the 2021 High School Directory
Program Description:
We offer a traditional Regents curriculum, designed to graduate well-rounded students, equipped with communication and critical thinking skills, and a broad, global perspective - all of which are vital components of college and career readiness. Financial literacy and life skills are embedded in our curriculum. All courses are aligned to the Common Core Learning Standards, incorporate progressive ideas and provide students with opportunities for real-world application.
Academics
Language Courses
Spanish
Advanced Placement (AP) courses
AP United States History, AP English Literature and Composition
Sports
Boys PSAL teams
Basketball
Girls PSAL teams
Badminton, Basketball
Read about admissions, academics, and more at this school on NYCDOE’s MySchools
Contact & Location
Location
, 
to 135th St
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