Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Amistad Dual Language 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 35% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amistad Dual Language School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Amistad Dual Language School's student population of 400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Amistad Dual Language School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2301 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
96%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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 #2301 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
400 students attend Amistad Dual Language School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Amistad Dual Language School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 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 10:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Amistad Dual Language School part of?
Amistad Dual Language School is part of New York City Geographic District # 6 School District.
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