Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marie Curie Institute Of Engineering And Communication ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for the Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication encompasses the entire school district in Amsterdam, NY, covering approximately 80.2 square miles. This area allows for a typical drive to the school of 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marie Curie Institute Of Engineering And Communication's student population of 446 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
446 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Marie Curie Institute Of Engineering And Communication ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marie Curie Institute Of Engineering And Communication is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3723 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marie Curie Institute Of Engineering And Communication's ranking?
Marie Curie Institute Of Engineering And Communication is ranked #3723 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Marie Curie Institute Of Engineering And Communication often compared to?
Marie Curie Institute Of Engineering And Communicationis often viewed alongside schools like William B Tecler Arts In Education, William H Barkley Microsociety, Schoharie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Marie Curie Institute Of Engineering And Communication?
446 students attend Marie Curie Institute Of Engineering And Communication.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Marie Curie Institute Of Engineering And Communication students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marie Curie Institute Of Engineering And Communication?
Marie Curie Institute Of Engineering And Communication has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Marie Curie Institute Of Engineering And Communication offer ?
Marie Curie Institute Of Engineering And Communication offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Marie Curie Institute Of Engineering And Communication part of?
Marie Curie Institute Of Engineering And Communication is part of Amsterdam City School District.
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