Serving 251 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South 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 top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 1% in NY)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
South Avenue School's student population of 251 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Avenue School is 0.73, which is more 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)
(18-19)45-49%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
28%
29%
Black
21%
16%
White
38%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 South Avenue School often compared to?
South Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sargent School, J V Forrestal Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend South Avenue School?
251 students attend South Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of South Avenue School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Avenue School?
South Avenue School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Avenue School offer ?
South Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Avenue School part of?
South Avenue School is part of Beacon City School District.
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