P.S. 188 Island School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 387 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-8
- Ranks 1173rd out of 1,279 middle schools in NY.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2004
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 442 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002
- Principal or Admin: Mary Pree
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 387
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 32.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 186 (48.1%)
- Females: 201 (51.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 3 | 0.8% |
| Black | 116 | 30.0% |
| Asian | 9 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic | 255 | 65.9% |
| White | 4 | 1.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 32 | 8.3% |
| Kindergarten | 29 | 7.5% |
| 1st Grade | 30 | 7.8% |
| 2nd Grade | 25 | 6.5% |
| 3rd Grade | 27 | 7.0% |
| 4th Grade | 37 | 9.6% |
| 5th Grade | 21 | 5.4% |
| 6th Grade | 38 | 9.8% |
| 7th Grade | 27 | 7.0% |
| 8th Grade | 44 | 11.4% |
| Ungraded | 77 | 19.9% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 91-100%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
88.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
14.0%
District:
5.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
36.0%
District:
18.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
57.0%
District:
21.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
33.0%
District:
35.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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