P.S. 108 Assemblyman Angelo Del Toro Educational Complex

P.S. 108 Assemblyman Angelo Del Toro Educational Complex, also known as the School of Authors, serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in East Harlem, Manhattan. The school's mission is to cultivate a community of thinkers and doers empowered to shape their futures, striving for peace, equity, access, and dignity for all. It aims to nurture students' academic, physical, social, and emotional growth through holistic programming and an engaging curriculum that prioritizes intellectualism, skill development, identity awareness, critical thinking, and daily joy. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (33%) and Math (29%) are below the citywide 25th percentile for elementary and middle schools. While some parents appreciate the school's focus on teaching beyond test scores and its welcoming environment, external analyses consistently place its academic performance in the lower quartile compared to other New York schools. The school maintains good relationships with families, reflected in very high positive feedback on parent surveys and a stated commitment to partnering with the East Harlem community. Student surveys indicate a generally safe environment, with 89% feeling safe in common areas, though a notable percentage of students report experiencing bullying or physical altercations. The student body is highly diverse, with a significant proportion of students from low-income backgrounds and English Language Learners.