P.S. 159-Luis Mumoz Marin Biling School

2315 Washington Ave, Bronx, NY 10457 | (718) 584-6140
  • Grades: KG-5
  • Student Enrollment: 219
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4.5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Principal or Admin: Luis Liz
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 219
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 21.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 10.4
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 114 (52.1%)
  • Females: 105 (47.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
P.S. 159-Luis Mumoz Marin Biling School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian20.9%
Black2411.0%
Asian10.5%
Hispanic19287.7%
White--
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For P.S. 159-Luis Mumoz Marin Biling School
  Number Percent
Kindergarten3315.1%
1st Grade3415.5%
2nd Grade3917.8%
3rd Grade2511.4%
4th Grade2511.4%
5th Grade3415.5%
Ungraded2913.2%
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 91-100%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
93.0%
State:
93.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
5.0%
District:
10.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
24.0%
District:
37.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
10.0%
District:
15.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
25.0%
District:
18.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
14.0%
District:
7.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
13.0%
District:
8.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
10.0%
District:
7.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

School Ratings and Reviews

Overall Rating: 4.5

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2 reviews for P.S. 159-Luis Mumoz Marin Biling School

  • Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on February 10, 2011
  • Rating: 4 (4 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • My son graduated from this school and had awesome teachers who encouraged him with the exception of one teacher who without expertise or knowledge tried to diagnose him as having HDAD or HDD. I also don't like the way the lunch ladies yell at the children in the morning...
  • Reviewed by Student on August 17, 2009
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • This school is the best school ever!!!

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