Below Average
#4096 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 142 Amalia Castro
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 1
100 ATTORNEY ST, New York, NY 10002
Enrollment
373
Student-Teacher
11.7:1
Score
4.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
373
Student-Teacher
11.7:1
Score
4.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,096 of 4,742
In New York
#312 of 346
public schools
In district
#22 of 26
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 1
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About PS 142 Amalia Castro
PS 142 Amalia Castro is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 1. PS 142 Amalia Castro serves approximately 373 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 142 Amalia Castro has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,096 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 142 Amalia Castro show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.2 · Below Average
- District avg 5.1
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
59% of students at PS 142 Amalia Castro were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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PS 142 Amalia Castro — Students at PS 142 Amalia Castro score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.0/10.
How PS 142 Amalia Castro Compares
See how PS 142 Amalia Castro performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
100 ATTORNEY ST, New York, NY 10002
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 142 Amalia Castro may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 110 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE (rated 7.9/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL II (rated 7.3/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, NEW AMSTERDAM SCHOOL (rated 6.4/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10002 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$46,525
Median Home Value
$808,500
Median Rent
$1,207/mo
Population
75,517
College Educated
39%
Homeownership
18.6%
Avg Commute
31.1 min
Poverty Rate
24.9%
Median Age
42.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 142 Amalia Castro
What grades does PS 142 Amalia Castro serve?
PS 142 Amalia Castro serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 142 Amalia Castro?
PS 142 Amalia Castro has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 142 Amalia Castro?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 142 Amalia Castro is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 142 Amalia Castro rank in NY?
PS 142 Amalia Castro ranks #4,096 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 142 Amalia Castro's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 142 Amalia Castro has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at PS 142 Amalia Castro?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 142 Amalia Castro has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 142 Amalia Castro a charter school?
No, PS 142 Amalia Castro is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 142 Amalia Castro a Title I school?
No, PS 142 Amalia Castro is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 142 Amalia Castro?
95.4% of students at PS 142 Amalia Castro qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 373
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.2%
- Phone
- (212) 598-3800
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 1- District Enrollment
- 9,896
- Schools in District
- 26
- District Rank
- #22 of 26
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