Serving 731 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tangier Smith Elementary 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 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher 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: 731 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tangier Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Tangier Smith Elementary School's student population of 731 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
731 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tangier Smith Elementary 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 Tangier Smith Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#2675 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
40%
29%
Black
15%
16%
White
38%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tangier Smith Elementary School's ranking?
Tangier Smith Elementary School is ranked #2675 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Tangier Smith Elementary School?
731 students attend Tangier Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Tangier Smith Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tangier Smith Elementary School?
Tangier Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tangier Smith Elementary School offer ?
Tangier Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tangier Smith Elementary School part of?
Tangier Smith Elementary School is part of William Floyd Union Free School District.
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