Serving 302 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Pleasant Avenue School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasant Avenue School's student population of 302 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pleasant Avenue School is 0.17, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)15-19%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
91%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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 schools are Pleasant Avenue School often compared to?
Pleasant Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warren Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Avenue School?
302 students attend Pleasant Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Pleasant Avenue School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Avenue School?
Pleasant Avenue School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pleasant Avenue School offer ?
Pleasant Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Avenue School part of?
Pleasant Avenue School is part of Johnstown City School District.
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