Serving 391 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Amistad Dual Language School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: AMISTAD DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL serves a 3.5 square mile area in New York, NY, located within a typical 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.6 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amistad Dual Language School's student population of 391 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
391 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
AMISTAD STRONG!
School Rankings
Amistad Dual Language School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amistad Dual Language School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1768 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
96%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amistad Dual Language School's ranking?
Amistad Dual Language School is ranked #1768 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Amistad Dual Language School often compared to?
Amistad Dual Language Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Muscota by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Amistad Dual Language School?
391 students attend Amistad Dual Language School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Amistad Dual Language School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amistad Dual Language School?
Amistad Dual Language School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Amistad Dual Language School offer ?
Amistad Dual Language School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Amistad Dual Language School part of?
Amistad Dual Language School is part of New York City Geographic District # 6.
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