My daughter graduated from Manhattan East and has gone on to a specialized high school. she has been placed in all honors classes and 2nd year Spanish, based on placement tests that the high school gave her, so, I have to say, I think Manhattan East prepared her well. More importantly, she had a wonderful
... Read more middle school experience at Manhattan East. She established great friendships with students and with teachers, she became a proficient musician, and she had a lot of fun. My older daughter also attended Manhattan East and had a great experience as well. (I will say that the math and science departments have improved significantly since she was there.) It's a great little school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/11/09
I really like Manhattan East. The school is just what it is advertised to be; it has a challenging academic curriculum and includes the arts in many ways. The children who attend are privileged.
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Posted by a parent on 09/10/09
Manhattan East School is a terrific and wondrous include the teachers and of the Principal Mrs.Sarro. I'm currently a new student at the school and so far the academic is excellent. I have more challenge just like I aways excepted my school to be. The only problem is certain students who don't get along
... Read more with others. But I still love it especially the electives where you have the opportunity of doing what you enjoy doing. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/06/09
Manhattan east is a excellent school. i currently go and even thogh this is my last year I would love to stay. The only problem is the location, there are many schools around with kids lookin to do no good.
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Posted by a student on 03/25/09
I am both a alumni and current parent at Manhattan East. Both of my children have done well here. My son went on to attend a specialized high school and was extremely prepared when he arrived. He made great friendships at ME as well. My daughter is finishing sixth grade and I am pleased yet again
... Read more with the school. If anything, it has strengthened the math and science departments even more and the staff do a tremendous job of both challenging and supporting the students. The elective program is strong with classes like dance, drama, magazine and publishing and locomotion (a science elective) among others. This is addition to the well established music and art program. The students and their parents are a diverse group with brings a wonderfully unique diversity to Manhattan East that doesn't exist at many other schools. The parents are also supportive of both activities and staff. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/05/07
Good academics, facility has improved, location is bad, music and arts program are great, jazz band is top in the city, basketball team is competitive, only a few parents are involved. Not enough work, very good in the fields of social sciences, as well as earth science, math is of a low level. A friendly
... Read more staff and students, will help students with anything. Cafeteria, auditoream and leisure area is state of the art. Overall Status Academically: B Read less
Posted by a former student on 04/15/07
Manhattan East has been a terrific experience for my child, graduating 8th grade in spring 2007. The academic programs are top notch, with teachers who love their subjects, and really enjoy teaching. In 8th grade, students take 4 Regents (i.e., high school) classes: Math A, Earth Science Regents, Spanish
... Read more Proficiency 1, and US History. The school has an 'everyone can do it!' atmosphere, and thus is very warm and supportive. It's like a family. Beyond this, the arts classes are some of the City's strongest. ME offers, among others, classes in studio art, photography, dance, orchestral band, jazz band, chorus, and drama. Every child learns how to play a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument, and learns how to read music. The school has annual drama, dance, and music concerts. It has a new (fall 2006) $2M professional auditiorium and a new playground with sports field. Parental involvement is high. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/02/07
I believe this school is the greatest middle in East Harlem. The school is filled with highly qualified teachers and staff. The principal is very dedicated to the school and she does a good job supervising her staff. Parents are allowed to witness (Open Door Policy) classroom instruction. Manhattan
... Read more East staff work hard to assure that your child go above and beyond standards. I love this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/31/07
Amazing school. it was the best 3 years of my life. they have great teachers who truly care about the students. the principal knows everyone by name and face. great music and art program. a little lacking in sports. the staff makes you feel at home so it quickly became like a second home for me. its
... Read more small and personal which is good for a lot of kids. caring environment, kids are nice and its easy to make friends because the school is small. I would go back in a minute...I truly loved the school with all my heart. Read less
School Profile for Ms 224 Manh E Center Arts and Academy
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Test Year: 2009
Ms 224 Manh E Center Arts and Academy
New York City Department Of Education
New York
* 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:
264
Students per teacher:
18
Full-time teachers:
15
Number of classrooms:
14
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specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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New York schools — Ms 224 Manh E Center Arts and Academy is located at 410 E 100th St, New York NY 10029. 410 E 100th St is in the East Harlem neighborhood and 10029 ZIP code in New York, NY The school district for Ms 224 Manh E Center Arts and Academy is the New York City Department Of Education. Ms 224 Manh E Center Arts and Academy is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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