P.S. 142 Amalia Castro

P.S. 142 Amalia Castro, serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, is widely regarded as a nurturing and supportive elementary school. Parents consistently express high satisfaction, describing a welcoming environment with strong teacher-parent relationships and attentive staff. The school maintains small class sizes, fostering individualized attention, and boasts a 0% suspension rate, contributing to a positive climate. It offers a rich array of arts instruction, including music, dance, visual arts, and theater, supported by community partnerships. While the school excels in fostering strong family connections, with an "Excellent" rating for relationships with families, its "Instruction and Performance" and "Safety and School Climate" received "Fair" ratings in the DOE's School Quality Snapshot. Academic proficiency in ELA and Math is somewhat below the citywide median, and the school faces a significant challenge with a chronic absenteeism rate well above the citywide average. The school serves a high proportion of students with diverse needs, including a large population of English Language Learners and students with IEPs.