Serving 561 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School's student population of 561 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
561 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#564 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
71%
41%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School's ranking?
Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School is ranked #564 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School often compared to?
Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenville School, Fox Meadow School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School?
561 students attend Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School?
Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School offer ?
Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School part of?
Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School is part of Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District.
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