Brookside School serves 733 students in grades 1-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-3
- Enrollment: 733 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brookside School's student population of 733 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
733 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brookside School is 0.48, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
70%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
17%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Brookside School often compared to?
Brookside Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Claremont School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% NY state average).
How many students attend Brookside School?
733 students attend Brookside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Brookside School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookside School?
Brookside School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brookside School offer ?
Brookside School offers enrollment in grades 1-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brookside School part of?
Brookside School is part of Ossining Union Free School District.
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