P.S. 108 Assemblyman Angelo Del Toro Educational Complex

Proficiency rates of 32.7% in ELA and 29.4% in math place this school well below the District 4 averages of roughly 50% and 45% respectively. However, the historical trajectory tells a different story — ELA has risen from 18.4% in 2016 to 32.7% in 2025, while math climbed from 14.8% to 29.4% over the same period, more than doubling in both subjects. Grade-level data shows younger students performing stronger — Grade 3 math hits 42.4% and Grade 4 ELA reaches 46.7% — while middle school grades dip, suggesting early intervention is working but upper-grade instruction may need reinforcement. The overall quality score of 1.24/4 reflects these challenges but also signals room for continued growth.

The survey data reveals a school where trust runs deep: 96% of parents trust teachers, 96% trust the principal, and 97% of teachers report trust in the principal and rate instruction quality highly. Teacher-reported safety sits at 85%, slightly below the district average. However, discipline data shows a concerning uptick — suspensions rose from 5 in 2022-23 to 9 in 2023-24, though the overall suspension rate of 3% remains relatively low. The most significant challenge is chronic absenteeism at 45.5%, with female students (51.1%) and Black students (53.7%) disproportionately affected. This suggests the school is succeeding in building strong relational trust but struggling with daily attendance consistency.

With 380 students across grades PK-8, this is a small school where most families are zoned. The demographic breakdown — 62% Hispanic, 31% Black, 3% Asian, 2% White — mirrors the neighborhood's composition. The economic need index of 94.5% is extremely high, meaning nearly all students qualify for free or reduced lunch. Twenty-eight percent of students have IEPs, and the school offers ELL support as its primary special program. The diversity index of 51% reflects a relatively homogeneous student body for a city school, though it aligns with the surrounding East Harlem community.

East Harlem is one of Manhattan's most family-oriented neighborhoods, scoring 96.17 on the family density metric. Transit access is excellent at 80.46, making commutes straightforward. However, the safety score of 12.26 is notably low, reflecting elevated crime density and collision rates in the area. The neighborhood has a strong education orientation score of 66.28, indicating many families with school-age children. Homeownership is very low at 7.8%, with most residents renting, and the median home value of $828,171 reflects New York's tight housing market. Asthma rates and environmental lead concerns are elevated, which parents should be aware of.

The school is located in a walkable Manhattan neighborhood with strong subway and bus access. Families from the zoned catchment walk or take short bus rides; those coming from farther afield benefit from the area's transit connectivity.