J Fred Sparke School
Tel:
(516) 520-2126
J Fred Sparke School serves 316 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 86%) for the 2009-10 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 74%) for the 2009-10 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
J Fred Sparke School's student population of 316 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-1 |
Total Students | 316 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of J Fred Sparke School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (09-10) | ≥95% | 86% |
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (09-10) | 85-89% | 74% |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 14% | 9% |
Hispanic | 18% | 27% |
Black | 2% | 17% |
White | 64% | 43% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.71 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Island Trees Union Free School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to J Fred Sparke School is Island Trees High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Island Trees Middle School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Michael F Stokes School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Levittown Michael F Stokes School Grades: 2-4 | 450 students
0.2 miles
101 Owl Pl
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 520-2103 0.2 2-4 450 - Levittown Island Trees Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 695 students
0.6 miles
45 Wantagh Ave S
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 520-2157 0.6 5-8 695 - Levittown Island Trees High School Grades: 9-12 | 746 students
0.8 miles
59 Straight Ln
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 520-2135 0.8 9-12 746 - Levittown Abbey Lane School Grades: K-5 | 650 students
0.9 miles
239 Gardiners Ave
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 434-7402 0.9 K-5 650 - Levittown Summit Lane School Grades: K-5 | 406 students
0.9 miles
4 Summit Ln
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 434-7526 0.9 K-5 406
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