Serving 223 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Washington Hunt 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
223 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
10%
16%
White
80%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average).
How many students attend Washington Hunt School?
223 students attend Washington Hunt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Washington Hunt School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Hunt School?
Washington Hunt School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Washington Hunt School offer ?
Washington Hunt School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Washington Hunt School part of?
Washington Hunt School is part of Lockport City School District.
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