I love this middle school! Go LAMS!! I am now an 8th grader of 2009-2010 on the 3rd floor and I love Ms. Delvalle and Ms. Greenspan. For all my life I was quiet and bashfull, but now this school turned me around and I'm not afarid to tell people my opinion (I wanna be a politician). We have AP Algebra
... Read more and Bio for the 8th graders. The staff and teachers are very nice and supportive. We also have 5th graders. We have different electives of different talents and hobbies: art, band, ceramics, orchestra, chorus, and more! I also want to wish the very, very best for Ms. Barashy's family, and I always liked Ms. Barashy, she was quiet funny.So...I TOTALLY RECCOMEND THIS SCHOOL! Read less
Posted by a student on 10/09/09
It's simple...best teachers, best administrative staff, most caring adults...and the children know it!
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Posted by a other on 10/03/09
my child graduated class of 09. she loved this school. i think it was a great school. teachers very helpful and open even when you may have problems with them. a new principal is on board. the last one although efficent wasn't available. i thought homework was kind of lax. overall this is a freat school
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Posted by a parent on 09/10/09
lams is awsome.let me list some of the activites it provides:-french/spanish -technology -band -orcrostra -a.v -art -and sooo much more i can't even count. im an 8th grader, & i've had so many experiences in lams that i douht i woud have done if i went to another school. like i was interviewed on ny1,
... Read more put in numerous newspapers, had a chance to particeipate in a summmer art program that i was introduced to through the scool, was in plays & dances, also made my own videos there, met many great, fun teachers, staff & friends.sure there will be the ocasinul fight, but its never big or bad, & plus, it adds exciment!sure, there are cliques, but you're going to be with people who are you're friends.sometimes there will be groups with people that you dont like, but you dont have to be w/ them.& im in 8th grade learning 9th.grade.material...they.pushed.me,&.this.school.helped.me.in.so.many.ways Read less
Posted by a student on 09/09/09
I'm Going to be a 8th grader this year. It's a real good school. I love my friends & I love how its so multi-cultural. Everyone comes from a different place and we all have a good time. I've been learning alot of things. And its a nice clean school. Love it!
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Posted by a student on 07/31/09
Well :( im a student at I.s 227 and am a 8th grader these years have been a bit tough because there were to many fights and when i needed help from the teachers they would turn there backs on me well this school is ot all bad it has its good stuff like the activities but i find it that the only problem
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Posted by a student on 07/04/09
this is my second year at this school 6th grade and i love it and there are so many opputunites here there is swim team , A.V., art. choir, play and so much more and thats why i love this school and how much trips you can go to .
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Posted by a student on 06/02/09
I have 2 children in this school and we are all so happy with this school we come from forest hills and the schools there can not compare to this school i had children go to both russell sage and halsey and the teachers at lams are so happy to be at thisschool and love to teach many of my friends children
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Posted by a parent on 05/27/09
These are the best years of my life.Every moment and day i have spent at this school has showed me something new.There is a lot of involvement from teachers and parents as well .Lams is a great school with involved teacher and parents. At first i was scared of everything but in the past 2 years i have
... Read more become a better friend and person, all the teachers have showed me many things.Even though their are a few flaw though their are a few flaws like the building since it was built in 1979! but its a great journey that i have taken with my parents ,friends and teachers.I will be so sad when i graduate next year Read less
Posted by a student on 05/24/09
i go to LAMS and its my senior year, anf i absolutely love it! ive been able to meet so many people and create bonds with teachers and students that ill never forget. everyday you learn so much and its so easy to do the right thing in this environment. noone is left behind and i love it here and its
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* In 2008-2009 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.
Student enrollment:
1,500
Students per teacher:
17
Full-time teachers:
87
Number of classrooms:
100
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East Elmhurst schools — Is 227 Louis Armstrong is located at 32-02 Junction Blvd, East Elmhurst NY 11369. 32-02 Junction Blvd is in the 11369 ZIP code in East Elmhurst, NY The school district for Is 227 Louis Armstrong is the New York City Department Of Education. Is 227 Louis Armstrong is a Public school that serves grade levels 5 - 8.
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