Al-Mamoor School

165 is a school that is motivated to give the best of everything to our students. I've been in the building close to ten years now and based on my experiences with colleagues the staff is full of great teachers who really care about the emotional and educational well-being of each student. We're led by admin who really care. I can't tell you the number of times that admin and staff have cried and cared about the safety and emotional well-being of a child that no one outside the building would have seen unless they were there. 165 is a family and we're always looking to get better.

This is truly an amazing school community with caring staff, supportive community based organizations and PTA, and engaging enrichment activities such as dance, soccer, basketball, etc.

Terrible school dont send your kids there

As someone who worked in this charter school, I think many parents assume a charter school is automatically better because of the name. The reality is often much more complicated.Many students in the lower grades arrive unable to read, count, or grasp basic concepts. Some are still learning English and aren’t being taught in their native language. Imagine trying to learn math when you don’t fully understand the language your teacher is speaking.At the same time, teacher turnover is incredibly high. There were days when I felt like I wasn’t doing enough for my students and wanted to quit. Many teachers are overwhelmed, burned out, and simply trying to make it through the year.People don’t always realize that many charter schools hire teachers who are not yet fully certified. For some, it’s a stepping stone to gain experience before moving on to districts that offer better pay, better benefits, and more stability.The issue isn’t the students they deserve every opportunity to succeed. The issue is that the challenges are often much greater than parents realize, and the “charter” label alone doesn’t guarantee a better education.