John A Sciole Elementary School
Tel:
(716) 686-3285
John A Sciole Elementary School serves 428 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
John A Sciole Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
John A Sciole Elementary School's student population of 428 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
Total Students | 428 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
John A Sciole Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of John A Sciole Elementary School is 0.22, 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) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1699 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 52% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | 2% | 9% |
Hispanic | 3% | 27% |
Black | 1% | 17% |
White | 88% | 43% |
Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.71 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Lancaster Central School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to John A Sciole Elementary School is Lancaster High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Depew Middle School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hillview Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lancaster Hillview Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 508 students
0.9 miles
11 Pleasantview Dr
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3280 0.9 K-3 508 - Lancaster Lancaster High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,903 student
1.6 miles
1 Forton Dr
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3250 1.6 9-12 1,903 - Depew Depew High School Grades: 9-12 | 570 students
1.8 miles
5201 S Transit Rd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5095 1.8 9-12 570 - Depew Depew Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 399 students
1.8 miles
5201 S Transit Rd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5050 1.8 6-8 399 - Depew Cayuga Heights Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 830 students
2.2 miles
1780 Como Park Blvd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5006 2.2 K-5 830
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