P.S. 142 Amalia Castro vs P.S. 184m Shuang Wen
Public · Lower East Side
P.S. 142 Amalia Castro
Grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE
Public · Chinatown-Two Bridges
P.S. 184m Shuang Wen
Grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,SE
P.S. 142 Amalia Castro and P.S. 184m Shuang Wen are both public schools in Lower East Side and Chinatown-Two Bridges. P.S. 142 Amalia Castro leads on parent satisfaction; P.S. 184m Shuang Wen leads on overall rating and ela proficiency. Overall: 47/100 (P.S. 142 Amalia Castro) vs 87/100 (P.S. 184m Shuang Wen).
How they compare
| Metric | P.S. 142 Amalia Castro | P.S. 184m Shuang Wen |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 47/100 | 87/100 (leads) |
| ELA proficiency | 48% | 83% (leads) |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 91% (leads) |
| Attendance | 87% | 96% (leads) |
| Student diversity | 42% | 56% (leads) |
| Average class size | 21 | 21 |
| Parent satisfaction | 99/100 (leads) | 94/100 |
| Program breadth | — | 100/100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is P.S. 142 Amalia Castro or P.S. 184m Shuang Wen a better fit?
- P.S. 142 Amalia Castro and P.S. 184m Shuang Wen are both public schools in Lower East Side and Chinatown-Two Bridges. P.S. 142 Amalia Castro leads on parent satisfaction, while P.S. 184m Shuang Wen leads on overall rating, ela proficiency, and math proficiency. The right fit depends on your child — run a Smart Match to weigh these against your family's priorities.
- How do P.S. 142 Amalia Castro and P.S. 184m Shuang Wen compare on test scores?
- P.S. 142 Amalia Castro: 48% ELA proficiency and 46% math proficiency. P.S. 184m Shuang Wen: 83% ELA and 91% math.
- What grades do P.S. 142 Amalia Castro and P.S. 184m Shuang Wen serve?
- P.S. 142 Amalia Castro serves grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE; P.S. 184m Shuang Wen serves grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,SE.
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