Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ralph R Smith 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ralph R Smith School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ralph R Smith School's student population of 334 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ralph R Smith School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ralph R Smith School is 0.62, 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
#3665 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
19%
29%
Black
13%
16%
White
57%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 is Ralph R Smith School's ranking?
Ralph R Smith School is ranked #3665 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ralph R Smith School often compared to?
Ralph R Smith Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Violet Avenue School, Netherwood School, North Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ralph R Smith School?
334 students attend Ralph R Smith School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Ralph R Smith School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ralph R Smith School?
Ralph R Smith School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ralph R Smith School offer ?
Ralph R Smith School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ralph R Smith School part of?
Ralph R Smith School is part of Hyde Park Central School District.
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