Serving 455 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Seely Place School ranks in the top 10% 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 88% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Seely Place School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Seely Place School's student population of 455 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Seely Place School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seely Place School is 0.66, 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
#264 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
30%
10%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
48%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seely Place School's ranking?
Seely Place School is ranked #264 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Seely Place School often compared to?
Seely Place Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenville School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Seely Place School?
455 students attend Seely Place School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Seely Place School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seely Place School?
Seely Place School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Seely Place School offer ?
Seely Place School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Seely Place School part of?
Seely Place School is part of Edgemont Union Free School District.
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