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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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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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% |
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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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