The Island School holds close ties with the East Village neighborhood in which it is located, with plentiful outreach programs to stimulate parent and community participation. A coed public school serving students in prekindergarten through eighth grade, the Island School’s student-to-teacher ratio comes in at 10-to-1.
A standout feature is the school’s ambitious dual language program with elective classes designed to make students fluent speakers, readers and writers in both Spanish and English. Designated a “Showcase School” by the New York City Department of Education, the Island School engages in a wide range of public and private partnerships with the Educational Alliance, the Lower Eastside Girls Club, the Ryan-Nena Community Health Center and the NEAG Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development.
The school participates in mentorship programs with the New York City Police Department and Bard College as well. Located in a restored and thoroughly modernized building, the Island School endorses an open door policy and community school model, with offerings that include health services, an after-school enrichment program and a “Makerspace” room for children to learn, play, and discover their super powers as students.
P.S. 188 The Island School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
442 E Houston St,
New York, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 1
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Mr. Suany Ramos
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
24%
Niche Grade
C+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.6%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
18%
State Average
20%
Math
11%
State Average
22%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
162:1
Student Diversity
Male
58.6%
Female
41.4%
Hispanic
56.5%
Black
33%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
White
2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.1%
Two or more races
2.1%
Native American
1.2%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
7/24/2014
This school is a wonderful community school. Every staff member is very professional and very caring. They all are so pleasant and friendly.
6/24/2014
Esta es la mejor escuela del mundo 3 de mis hijos se graduaron de esta escuela. Mi hijo mas pequeno viaja del bronx porque a el le encanta su escuela y los maestros. Mi hijo se siente seguro y apoyado en la escuela.
6/24/2014
PS/MS188 is a wonderful school. The staff is full of love caring and motivated individuals that are the best role models a student can have. The school has a safe and welcoming environment, there are so many extra curricular activities such as flag football, tennis, violin classes and a chorus.
5/12/2014
The is the best school in the lower east side. The school has transform into a different school. The new administrators are caring, and very dedicated.
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Alphabet City
List Price Range
$425K - $5.2M
Homes For Sale
43
Average Home Value
$1,110,973
% Renters
88%
Household Income
$83,336
% of College Grads
48.9%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
2,561 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
93.4%
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Parks in this Area
La Plaza Cultural
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Botanical Gardens
Dry Dock Playground & Pool
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Joseph C. Sauer Playground
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
9th Street Community Garden Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Botanical Gardens
Parque de Tranquilidad
- Picnic Area
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- Events
John V. Lindsay East River Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Tompkins Square Park
- Basketball
- Pool
- Playground
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