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Public School | Grades PK-8 | New York City Geographic District # 3

PS 191 Amsterdam School is located in New York, NY and is one of 49 schools in New York City Geographic District # 3. It is a public school that serves 495 students in grades PK-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 2011, PS 191 Amsterdam School had 15 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

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210 West 61ST St, New York, NY 10023

(212) 757-4343

New York City Geographic District # 3

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i think that we should not wear uniforrmes

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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!

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 495

52% 48%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, PS 191 Amsterdam School had 74% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New York had 48% 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 (2011)

Hispanic

45%

Black

39%

White

10%

Asian/Pacific Islander

15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, PS 191 Amsterdam School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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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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