Cross Street School serves 216 students in grades 1-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the New York state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
216 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
14%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
75%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
How many students attend Cross Street School?
216 students attend Cross Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Cross Street School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cross Street School?
Cross Street School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cross Street School offer ?
Cross Street School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Cross Street School part of?
Cross Street School is part of Mineola Union Free School District.
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