named programs · 10 · from sources
What they call their work
English Language Arts
Uses a balanced literacy approach with EngageNY and The Writing Revolution to build reading, writing, and analytical thinking skills aligned to Common Core standards.
Health Education
Uses Health Smart Middle School curriculum to teach personal health, nutrition, substance abuse prevention, and sexual education aligned with state standards.
Literacy Leaders
School-wide program providing skill-based reading and writing instruction, guided reading groups, and professional development to improve literacy outcomes.
Mathematics
Offers a rigorous curriculum using Big Ideas Math, Engage NY, and other aligned resources, including an accelerated two-year Algebra sequence culminating in the Common Core Algebra Regents.
Physical Education
Offers PE for all grades using the Sport Education Model, focusing on fitness, motor skills, and lifelong wellness aligned with NYS physical education standards.
Science
Implements FOSS and Lab-AIDS/SEPUP curricula using the 5E instructional model, covering biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics with a focus on inquiry and real-world issues.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Integrates the 4Rs Curriculum and RULER approach to build emotional intelligence, empathy, conflict resolution, and a positive school climate.
Social Studies
Follows the NYS Scope and Sequence using Holt McDougal texts and Howard Zinn’s A Young People’s History, emphasizing critical thinking, primary sources, and current events.
Spanish
Three-year language program using Viva en Español, designed for beginners and continuing learners to build proficiency and language acquisition strategies.
Technology
Three-year program teaching digital citizenship, app development, and website creation, culminating in student-designed digital projects by 8th grade.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Comprehensive K–8 Academic Curriculum 2 activities
- Delivers middle school education using research-based strategiesProvides education for middle school students through research-proven and standards-aligned instructional strategies focused on academic rigor, personalization, and continuous assessment to improve academic achievement and prepare students for high school and college.
- Implements structured academic curricula in literacy, writing, math, and world languagesDelivers subject-specific instruction across multiple disciplines including the 4Rs social-emotional curriculum (PreK–4), The Writing Revolution (grades 6–8), a two-year accelerated Algebra sequence culminating in the Algebra Regents exam, a three-year Spanish program using Viva en Espanol, and a Literacy Leaders guided reading program with progress monitoring.
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Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
- Facilitates student-led academic and civic projectsRequires all students to complete and present an extended Exhibition Project at the annual Night of Excellence event and engages students in community-based projects to develop inquiry and civic skills.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Hosts community service initiativesOrganizes an annual canned food drive and donates collected food to Project Hospitality in Port Richmond.
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Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
- Operates athletics and physical education programsRuns a seasonal athletics program for students in kindergarten through 8th grade with structured practices to build work ethic and competitiveness, and delivers physical education using the Sport Education Model integrated with calisthenics, stretching, and Fitnessgram assessments over a three-year sequence.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Operates peer mediation and social-emotional learning programsImplements the 4Rs curriculum to build empathy, community, and conflict resolution skills in students (PreK–4), provides tools for managing emotions and resolving peer conflicts, and operates a peer mediation program where trained students help resolve disputes in a structured, confidential setting.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Provides family and community engagement programsOffers social and cultural programs for parents, hosts monthly PTO meetings in English and Spanish, connects families with local Staten Island resources, and provides annual workshops to support families in applying social-emotional learning tools at home.
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Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
- Provides meals and supervises student daily routinesProvides breakfast to K–8 scholars upon morning arrival under staff supervision, supervises daily dismissal at 4:00 PM, and escorts students to assigned school buses during dismissal at the East Campus.
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Educational Technology Access and Support 1 activity
- Provides technology access and digital learning programsDistributes Chromebook laptops and hotspots to all students for use in school and at home, supports digital citizenship and innovation through a three-year technology curriculum, and allows graduates to keep their devices for continued use in high school.
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Infection Prevention & Control Protocols 1 activity
- Supports student wellness and health safetyProvides wellness programs addressing physical and mental health, maintains air filtration systems in all classrooms, conducts daily ventilation monitoring, implements mid-day classroom cleaning and NYC Department of Health protocols for illness response, and distributes monthly home COVID-19 test kits to students and staff.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$20.70M
Contributions & grants$1.95M9%
Program service revenue$18.40M89%
Investment income$305K1%
Other revenue$41K
expenses
Total expenses$17.10M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$11.36M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$12.32M
Cash$2.55M
Investments$0
Liabilities$4.68M
Net assets$7.64M
Liquid reserves1.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -2.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUGENE FOLEY | President | 40 | $291K |
| Nicole Johnson | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $176K |
| MATTHEW DUFFY | TEACHER | 40 | $146K |
| ROSA LUCIA | TEACHER | 40 | $142K |
| YASMIN PERALTA | DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL | 40 | $140K |
| AMANDA LEE AINLEY | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $134K |
| DIANE SORENSEN | DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL | 40 | $129K |
board members · 9
- ALICE TOBIN — Treasurer
- ANAVELLA ROMERO — PTO PRESIDENT
- ANGELO APONTE — BOARD PRESIDENT
- JACK MINOGUE — Trustee
- John McBeth — Trustee
- LARRY MIRALDI — Vice President
- MICHAEL MCVEY — Trustee
- PETER WEINMAN ESQ — Trustee
- REVEREND TERRY TROIA — Secretary
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Engage New York Partner — Uses EngageNY curriculum as a framework for English Language Arts instruction, adapted per grade level and student needs.
- Holt McDougal Partner — Uses Holt McDougal textbooks (Eastern Hemisphere and United States History) to supplement the Social Studies curriculum.
- Howard Zinn Partner — Supplements Social Studies curriculum with Howard Zinn’s A Young People’s History of the United States to analyze history from multiple perspectives.
- Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California at Berkeley Partner — Implements FOSS and Lab-AIDS/SEPUP science curriculum modules developed at the Lawrence Hall of Science.
- Morningside Center Partner — Provides training and tailored coaching to support teachers in implementing the 4Rs curriculum.
- NYC Department of Health Government — Implements cleaning and exposure response procedures in alignment with NYC Department of Health guidelines.
- New York City Commission on Human Rights Partner — Co-provides an after-school peer mediation training program for students.
- Northfield Bank Funder — Provided a grant to support the implementation of the One-to-One Laptop Program.
- Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Partner — Collaborates with the school to strengthen family engagement, support school programs, and facilitate parent-school communication.
- Project Hospitality Partner — Partner organization that received food donations from New World Prep's annual canned food drive.
- Test+Trace Corps Partner — Partners with Test+Trace Corps to connect families and staff with city-run testing sites and at-home rapid tests.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Family and Community Collaboration Modelmethodology: family_school_collaborationBy fostering strong collaboration between families, teachers, and the broader community, the school supports student learning and development because engaged families and community networks amplify academic support and reinforce educational values beyond the classroom.
- Integrated Character and Academic Developmentmethodology: character_academic_integrationBy combining academic challenge with character development and social-emotional learning through frameworks like RULER and restorative circles, the school prepares students for higher education and long-term success because holistic development strengthens both cognitive and non-cognitive skills necessary for achievement.
- Research-Based Instructional Frameworkmethodology: research_based_instructionBy using research-proven strategies such as academic rigor, personalization, professional development, and family and community collaboration, the school improves student achievement because these elements are empirically linked to stronger academic outcomes in middle school education.
- Student-Centered Blended Learningmethodology: blended_learningBy integrating online tools with face-to-face instruction in a student-centered model, the school enables differentiated learning and improved communication because blended learning allows for personalized pacing, active engagement, and deeper interaction with content.