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M.S. 223 The Laboratory School of Finance and Technology

360 East 145 Street Bronx, NY 10454
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360 East 145 Street
Bronx, NY 10454
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Teacher Data Reports for M.S. 223 The Laboratory School of Finance and Technology

Percent of school’s ratings that were “above average” or “high”

  • Math 50%
    •  Much higher than NYC average (25%)
  • English 44%
    •  Much higher than NYC average (25%)

New York released data for individual teachers throughout the public school system this Friday. Learn more about a specific school or teacher's ratings.  View data for teachers at this school»

Apr 19, 3:38 PM
Bronx Principal Describes Bumpy Shift to Common Core

By Yasmeen Khan

A middle school principal tells a panel on the new learning standards that in order for Common Core to succeed more money and support is needed, especially for low-income students, English language learners and students with disabilities. Read More »
Question P.S. 15 Roberto Clemente
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How much have you spent this year on your child's school or school-related activities?
48 Responses
Top Response By Layne Julien
A reasonable question to add to the one suggested here is -- how much have your kids' teachers paid out-of-pocket this year for classroom supplies? Maybe it's not an issue … Read More »
Viewpoint Oct 22, 11:52 AM
School Support Networks More Responsive Than Ever

By Shael Polakow-Suransky

The city's chief academic officer says school support networks have improved dramatically in the last few years while saving the city money. Ahead of this week's City Council hearing on the topic, he says the networks let principals choose their peer groups and give them one place to go for answers on a variety of topics. Read More »
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May 11, 6:36 PM
At a Bronx Middle School, a Day of Selling and Learning

By Chris Palmer

Like hawkers at a street fair, the students of M.S. 223 in the Bronx worked the crowd at their annual business expo on Friday, trying to sell interest in the companies and products they created. The principal, Ramon Gonzalez, was thrilled with the students' enthusiasm: “They got a chance to sell their ideas, their products, to adults. It’s great.” Read More »
First Bell May 11, 8:22 AM
New York Lags as Nation's Science Scores Rise

By Mary Ann Giordano

On a news-filled Friday: the latest science scores for the nation are improving; for New York students -- not so much. There's a chance that students will have two extra days off in June. The city's chief academic officer teaches a class focused on affirmative action. And an early illustration by the late children's book author and illustrator Maurice Sendak emerges in a high school yearbook in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. Read More »
Mar 28, 6:13 PM
Principal Named to Children's Aid Charter

By Elbert Chu

Ife Lenard, the new principal of the Children’s Aid College and Prep, officially started her role in mid-March. Early worries about low application numbers have passed. She said the school has received more than 300 applications for 120 spots. Now she’s looking for staff. Read More »
  • Performance5 Average
  • Satisfaction 7 Above Average
  • Diversity 4 Average
5/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
6th Grade English 658 / 800
Average
6th Grade Math 684 / 800
Average
7th Grade English 659 / 800
Average
7th Grade Math 673 / 800
Average
8th Grade English 650 / 800
Average
8th Grade Math 679 / 800
Average
8th Grade Science 66 / 100
Average
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More about M.S. 223 The Laboratory School of Finance and Technology

Population 494 students
School Type Middle
Grades 6th-8th
2012 Progress
Report		 B
Avg. Attendance Rate 93%
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