Serving 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sargent 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 <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sargent School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sargent School's student population of 277 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sargent School is 0.64, 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)
<50%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
26%
29%
Black
12%
16%
White
52%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sargent School often compared to?
Sargent Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J V Forrestal Elementary School, South Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Sargent School?
277 students attend Sargent School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Sargent School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sargent School?
Sargent School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sargent School offer ?
Sargent School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sargent School part of?
Sargent School is part of Beacon City School District.
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