Ps 191 Amsterdam School in New York, NY
(PK-08 • Public • Regular School)
City-data.com school rating (using weighted test average as compared to other schools in New York) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 14
- Address
- 210 W 61ST ST
New York, NY 10023
- Telephone
- (212) 757-4343
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- City-data.com school rating
- 14
- Students
- 465
- Classroom Teachers (FTE)
- 39.1
- National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status - No
- Free lunch eligible students
- 303
- Reduced-price lunch
eligible students - 28
- School district
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3
- Charter school
- No
- Shared Time Indicator
- No
- Adult education offered
- No
Ratings
This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
SPECIAL MUSIC SCHOOL (0.3 miles): | 99 |
WEST END SECONDARY SCHOOL (0.0 miles): | 91 |
HIGH SCHOOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (0.3 miles): | 58 |
PS 111 ADOLPH S OCHS (0.4 miles): | 42 |
HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY JUSTICE (0.2 miles): | 36 |
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR MEDIA STUDIES (0.2 miles): | 33 |
MAXINE GREENE HIGH SCHOOL FOR IMAGINATIVE INQUIRY (THE) (0.2 miles): | 28 |
Ps 191 Amsterdam School: | 14 |
HIGH SCHOOL OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY (0.2 miles): | 12 |
Ps 191 Amsterdam School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York: | 50 |
New York County: | 51 |
New York: | 51 |
Ps 191 Amsterdam School: | 14 |
Students & Teachers
Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 465
Enrollment in 2015: 497
Enrollment in 2014: 510
Enrollment in 2013: 555
Enrollment in 2012: 550
Enrollment in 2011: 495
Enrollment in 2010: 481
Enrollment in 2009: 492
Enrollment in 2008: 498
Enrollment in 2007: 502
Enrollment in 2006: 493
Enrollment in 2015: 497
Enrollment in 2014: 510
Enrollment in 2013: 555
Enrollment in 2012: 550
Enrollment in 2011: 495
Enrollment in 2010: 481
Enrollment in 2009: 492
Enrollment in 2008: 498
Enrollment in 2007: 502
Enrollment in 2006: 493
Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
Grade | PK | KG | G01 | G02 | G03 | G04 | G05 | G06 | G07 | G08 | UG | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All students | 65 | 53 | 46 | 41 | 37 | 33 | 45 | 38 | 48 | 56 | 3 | 465 |
Female students | 32 | 28 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 15 | 24 | 37 | - | 236 |
Male students | 33 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 3 | 229 |
American Indian/Alaska Native students | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
Asian students | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | - | 32 |
Hispanic students | 10 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 16 | 20 | 28 | 2 | 199 |
Black students | 24 | 17 | 20 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 1 | 168 |
White students | 24 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 3 | - | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | - | 61 |
Two or More Races students | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 4 |
Enrollment by grade:
Pre-Kindergarten enrollment: 65
Kindergarten enrollment: 53
1st grade enrollment: 46
2nd grade enrollment: 41
3rd grade enrollment: 37
4th grade enrollment: 33
5th grade enrollment: 45
6th grade enrollment: 38
7th grade enrollment: 48
8th grade enrollment: 56
Ungraded enrollment: 3
Kindergarten enrollment: 53
1st grade enrollment: 46
2nd grade enrollment: 41
3rd grade enrollment: 37
4th grade enrollment: 33
5th grade enrollment: 45
6th grade enrollment: 38
7th grade enrollment: 48
8th grade enrollment: 56
Ungraded enrollment: 3
Ps 191 Amsterdam School - Historical enrollment by grade
Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 236 (50.8%)
Here: | 50.8% |
State: | 51.1% |
Male enrollment: 229 (49.2%)
Here: | 49.2% |
State: | 47.5% |
Ps 191 Amsterdam School - Historical enrollment by gender
Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 1 (0.2%)
School: | 0.2% |
State: | 0.2% |
Asian enrollment: 32 (6.9%)
Here: | 6.9% |
State: | 4.6% |
Hispanic enrollment: 199 (42.8%)
School: | 42.8% |
New York: | 9.2% |
Black enrollment: 168 (36.1%)
Here: | 36.1% |
New York: | 12.0% |
White enrollment: 61 (13.1%)
Here: | 13.1% |
State: | 55.1% |
Two or More Races enrollment: 4 (0.9%)
Here: | 0.9% |
State: | 2.9% |
Ps 191 Amsterdam School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity
Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 331 (71.2%)
Here: | 71.2% |
State: | 52.7% |
Free lunch eligible students: 303 (65.2%)
School: | 65.2% |
New York: | 45.4% |
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 28 (6.0%)
Ps 191 Amsterdam School: | 6.0% |
State: | 4.8% |
Ps 191 Amsterdam School - Lunch Program Eligibility
Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
- Common Branch: 24
- Grade 8 English: 21
- Grade 8 Mathematics: 21
- Grade 8 Science: 21
- Grade 8 Social Studies: 21
Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 39.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Number of individuals teaching out of certification: 4
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 7
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 15
Total number of classes taught: 169
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 20
Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 2
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 7
Number of part-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Ps 191 Amsterdam School: | 11.9 |
State: | 14.0 |
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 7
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 15
Total number of classes taught: 169
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 20
Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 2
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 7
Number of part-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 1
Ps 191 Amsterdam School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio
Statewide Student Assessments
Grades 3-8 New York State Testing Program Assessments:
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(State average from 2,439 schools)
The grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics assessments measure the higher learning standards that were adopted by the State Board of Regents in 2010, which more accurately reflect students' progress toward college and career readiness.
3rd Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 36
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 304
Students scoring at Level 1: 39%
Students scoring at Level 2: 22%
Students scoring at Level 3: 33%
Students scoring at Level 4: 6%
Math students tested with valid scores: 35
Computed mean of student Math scores: 295
Students scoring at Level 1: 34%
Students scoring at Level 2: 34%
Students scoring at Level 3: 9%
Students scoring at Level 4: 23%
4th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 20
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 281
Students scoring at Level 1: 55%
Students scoring at Level 2: 35%
Students scoring at Level 3: 10%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
Math students tested with valid scores: 22
Computed mean of student Math scores: 282
Students scoring at Level 1: 36%
Students scoring at Level 2: 50%
Students scoring at Level 3: 9%
Students scoring at Level 4: 5%
Science students tested with valid scores: 22
Computed mean of student Science scores: 67
Students scoring at Level 1: 9%
Students scoring at Level 2: 32%
Students scoring at Level 3: 41%
Students scoring at Level 4: 18%
5th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 29
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 278
Students scoring at Level 1: 62%
Students scoring at Level 2: 17%
Students scoring at Level 3: 17%
Students scoring at Level 4: 3%
Math students tested with valid scores: 30
Computed mean of student Math scores: 275
Students scoring at Level 1: 70%
Students scoring at Level 2: 20%
Students scoring at Level 3: 7%
Students scoring at Level 4: 3%
6th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 38
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 288
Students scoring at Level 1: 42%
Students scoring at Level 2: 37%
Students scoring at Level 3: 13%
Students scoring at Level 4: 8%
Math students tested with valid scores: 36
Computed mean of student Math scores: 263
Students scoring at Level 1: 75%
Students scoring at Level 2: 14%
Students scoring at Level 3: 6%
Students scoring at Level 4: 6%
7th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 24
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 299
Students scoring at Level 1: 17%
Students scoring at Level 2: 67%
Students scoring at Level 3: 17%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
Math students tested with valid scores: 21
Computed mean of student Math scores: 275
Students scoring at Level 1: 62%
Students scoring at Level 2: 38%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
8th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 37
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 293
Students scoring at Level 1: 30%
Students scoring at Level 2: 35%
Students scoring at Level 3: 24%
Students scoring at Level 4: 11%
Math students tested with valid scores: 32
Computed mean of student Math scores: 271
Students scoring at Level 1: 78%
Students scoring at Level 2: 13%
Students scoring at Level 3: 3%
Students scoring at Level 4: 6%
Science students tested with valid scores: 30
Computed mean of student Science scores: 65
Students scoring at Level 1: 13%
Students scoring at Level 2: 33%
Students scoring at Level 3: 50%
Students scoring at Level 4: 3%
- All304
- Males316
- Females292
- Hispanic296
- Black299
ELA Mean Score (3rd Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 304
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 39% |
New York: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 39%
Students scoring at Level 2: 22%
Students scoring at Level 3: 33%
Students scoring at Level 4: 6%
- All295
- Males309
- Females281
- Hispanic288
- Black274
- IDEA248
MATH Mean Score (3rd Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 295
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 32% |
State: | 49% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 34%
Students scoring at Level 2: 34%
Students scoring at Level 3: 9%
Students scoring at Level 4: 23%
4th Grade:
- All281
- Males275
- Females288
- Hispanic282
- Black281
- IDEA272
ELA Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 281
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 10% |
State: | 41% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 55%
Students scoring at Level 2: 35%
Students scoring at Level 3: 10%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
- All282
- Males278
- Females286
- Hispanic283
- Black280
- IDEA251
MATH Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 282
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 14% |
New York: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 36%
Students scoring at Level 2: 50%
Students scoring at Level 3: 9%
Students scoring at Level 4: 5%
- All67
- Males72
- Females62
- Hispanic71
- Black62
- IDEA66
SCI Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student Science scores: 67
Science Students scoring proficient and above: | 59% |
State: | 87% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 9%
Students scoring at Level 2: 32%
Students scoring at Level 3: 41%
Students scoring at Level 4: 18%
5th Grade:
- All278
- Males262
- Females294
- Hispanic264
- Black287
- IDEA245
ELA Mean Score (5th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 278
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 20% |
State: | 35% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 62%
Students scoring at Level 2: 17%
Students scoring at Level 3: 17%
Students scoring at Level 4: 3%
- All275
- Males266
- Females284
- Hispanic259
- Black282
- IDEA247
MATH Mean Score (5th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 275
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 10% |
New York: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 70%
Students scoring at Level 2: 20%
Students scoring at Level 3: 7%
Students scoring at Level 4: 3%
6th Grade:
- All288
- Males277
- Females299
- Hispanic282
- IDEA255
ELA Mean Score (6th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 288
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 21% |
New York: | 30% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 42%
Students scoring at Level 2: 37%
Students scoring at Level 3: 13%
Students scoring at Level 4: 8%
- All263
- Males261
- Females266
- Hispanic265
- IDEA247
MATH Mean Score (6th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 263
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 12% |
New York: | 38% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 75%
Students scoring at Level 2: 14%
Students scoring at Level 3: 6%
Students scoring at Level 4: 6%
7th Grade:
- All299
- Males293
- Females305
- Hispanic296
- IDEA267
ELA Mean Score (7th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 299
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 17% |
New York: | 39% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 17%
Students scoring at Level 2: 67%
Students scoring at Level 3: 17%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
- All275
- Males277
- Females274
- Hispanic264
- IDEA254
MATH Mean Score (7th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 275
Students scoring at Level 1: 62%
Students scoring at Level 2: 38%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
8th Grade:
- All293
- Males279
- Females316
- Hispanic299
- Black282
- IDEA257
ELA Mean Score (8th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 293
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 35% |
New York: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 30%
Students scoring at Level 2: 35%
Students scoring at Level 3: 24%
Students scoring at Level 4: 11%
- All271
- Males263
- Females285
- Hispanic274
- IDEA247
MATH Mean Score (8th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 271
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 9% |
State: | 18% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 78%
Students scoring at Level 2: 13%
Students scoring at Level 3: 3%
Students scoring at Level 4: 6%
- All65
- Males62
- Females70
- Hispanic67
- Black59
- IDEA56
SCI Mean Score (8th Grade)
Computed mean of student Science scores: 65
Science Students scoring proficient and above: | 53% |
State: | 57% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 13%
Students scoring at Level 2: 33%
Students scoring at Level 3: 50%
Students scoring at Level 4: 3%
Regents Examination:
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(State average from 2,032 schools)
Regents Examinations are achievement tests that are aligned with New York State's Learning Standards. Prepared by teacher examination committees and Department subject and testing specialists, Regents Examinations provide schools with a basis for evaluating the quality of instruction and learning that have taken place. They are used by school personnel to identify major learning goals, offering both teachers and students a guide to important understandings, skills, and concepts. The examinations also provide students, parents, counselors, administrators, college admissions officers, and employers with objective and easily understood achievement information for use in making sound educational and vocational decisions. Passing scores on the Regents Examinations in English, mathematics, science, and social studies satisfy the State testing requirements for a high school diploma.
Integrated Algebra (Common Core):
Students tested with valid scores: 6
Number of students tested scoring Level 1 (0-54): 2 (33%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 2 (33%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 1 (17%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 1 (17%)
Students tested with valid scores: 6
Number of students tested scoring Level 1 (0-54): 2 (33%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 2 (33%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 1 (17%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 1 (17%)
Percentage of students scoring 55 and above: | 67% |
State: | 91% |
The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test:
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(State average from 1,219 schools)
The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) is designed to annually assess the English proficiency of all English language learners enrolled in Grades K-12 in New York State schools. The exam gives the State and schools important information about the English language development of English language learners (ELLs), and is part of the State's compliance with federal laws that mandate the annual assessing and tracking of English proficiency of English language learners.
Ps 191 Amsterdam School - % Scoring at Expanding Level or above in NYSESLAT
2nd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 7
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 29%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 14%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 43%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 14%
3rd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 6
Students scoring at Entering Level: 17%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 17%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 33%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 33%
Students tested with valid scores: 7
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 57% |
State: | 63% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 29%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 14%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 43%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 14%
3rd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 6
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 66% |
New York: | 57% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 17%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 17%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 33%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 33%
Accountability
Adequate Yearly Progress:
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(State average from 3,754 schools)
Elementary/Middle-Level Science:
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 148
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 71%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 175
Safe harbor target: 132
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: No
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 431
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 82%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 101
Safe harbor target: 61
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: No
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 431
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 85%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 103
Safe harbor target: 99
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 148
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 71%
Performance Index (PI): | 148 |
State: | 174 |
Safe harbor target: 132
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
- All54
- Males56
- Females53
- Hispanic45
- Black39
- IDEA10
Elementary/Middle-Level Math - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: No
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 431
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 82%
Performance Index (PI): | 54 |
State: | 114 |
Safe harbor target: 61
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
- All84
- Males73
- Females98
- Hispanic74
- Black77
- IDEA27
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: No
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 431
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 85%
Performance Index (PI): | 84 |
State: | 113 |
Safe harbor target: 99
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