About This School
PS 191 Amsterdam School is located in New York, NY and is one of 46 schools in New York City Geographic District # 3. It is a public school that serves 481 students in grades PK, K-8.
PS 191 Amsterdam School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See PS 191 Amsterdam School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, PS 191 Amsterdam School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about PS 191 Amsterdam School's students and teachers. more
PS 191 Amsterdam School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See PS 191 Amsterdam School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, PS 191 Amsterdam School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about PS 191 Amsterdam School's students and teachers. more
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For New York, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 New York State Assessments Results and New York State Regents Exams Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| Professional Children's School 0.1 miles | n/a | |
| Special Music School 0.3 miles |  |
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| PS 111 Adolph S Ochs School 0.4 miles |  |
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| York Preparatory School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| PS 199 Jesse Isador Straus School 0.5 miles | |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades PK, K-8
- New York City Geographic District # 3
Made AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
PS 191 Amsterdam School210 West 61ST St
New York, NY 10023
(212) 757-4343
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Test Scores
About the NYSA
What is it?
The New York State Assessments are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The tests are also used to evaluate schools and determine each school's accountability status.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science, and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for 90% of students to score at or above level 3, the level of proficiency.
About the NYSRE
What is it?
The New York State Regents Examinations are a series of subject specific tests that measure a student's level of proficiency in each of the subject areas tested.
Which Grades and Subjects?
High school students must pass at least five tests in the following subjects: English language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and foreign language.
How is it Scored?
Every New York high school student must pass (score a 65 or above) at least five Regents examinations to receive a high school diploma. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.
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TestRating
3 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For New York, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 New York State Assessments Results and New York State Regents Exams Results for all subjects tested.
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Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 481
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Student Economic Level (2009)
In 2009, PS 191 Amsterdam School had 73% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New York had 45% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
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13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, PS 191 Amsterdam School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
PS 191 Amsterdam School
i think that we should not wear uniforrmes
Submitted by a Parent on Sep 2, 2010
PS 191 Amsterdam School
5
This is a great up and coming school. With overcrowding being such an issue today this is definitely a school to consider. The student to teacher ratio is excellent. There is a beautiful separate pre-k (and kindergarten) playground. We love it!
Submitted by a Parent on Mar 25, 2009
About New York, NY
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| New York | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $38,293 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 35 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 29% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 2.59 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 30% / 70% | 66%/33% |
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