I agree with all of the parents who wrote such great reviews. I actually attended Mott Hall II a couple of years ago. I attended this school half way into the 6th grade, when I arrived, I was in a nurturing, caring environment. Thanks to Ms. Moss, Maria, and Ms. D, all the people who attend and who
... Read more have attended Mott Hall II have been challenged, have excelled. As the Mott Hall II motto goes: 'Today's scholars, tomorrow's leaders.' This motto stands true to what Mott Hall II is about. Anyone planning to attend Mott Hall II, you will have a great experience which will last for a lifetime, ultimately, you will feel as if you were one big family. Mott Hall II has received several awards for their great teachers and students. Mott Hall II has teachers who a truly dedicated in what they teach. Read less
Posted by a other on 04/22/08
i love this school! it is great for kids and learning!
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Posted by a parent on 03/12/08
I am really pleased with currciulum content, teacher/student engagement and the sense of community my daughter feels. They have put enormous thought into designing a unique middle school experience that surpasses most of what is available in the public school system in NYC. The principal is dynamic and
... Read more knowledgable and the teachers are incredibly responsiveness. We're very grateful to be at this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/03/08
Mott Hall II has the most dedicated group of educators I have ever come across in my eight years navigating the independent, public and even international school circuits. All the teachers have deliberately chosen to teach this age group and their enthusiasm shows. Beyond class projects to homework
... Read more assignments and further to the social network focused on the needs of this very formative age group Mott Hall II is a place I wish I had attended. We have grown to know his teachers through his frequent and positive comments about them. He is challenged relative to his classmates and is encouraged to excel beyond his peers in areas of interest. Mary Moss (Principal) Ana De Los Santos(Assistant Principal) and Jory Plevel(Parent Coordinator) have created a strong and nurturing environment to help both parents and students navigate the early teen years. Read less
* In 2006-2007 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 2006-2007 results for English language arts are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. Math results will be added after their release by the New York State Education Department. 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:
317
Students per teacher:
21
Full-time teachers:
15
Number of classrooms:
13
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visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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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.
New York schools — Mott Hall Ii M 862 is located at 234 W 109th St 4th Fl, New York NY 10025. 234 W 109th St 4th Fl is in the 10025 ZIP code in New York, NY The school district for Mott Hall Ii M 862 is the New York City Department Of Education. Mott Hall Ii M 862 is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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