Martin Van Buren Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Martin Van Buren Elementary School served 206 students in grades 3-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60% (which was lower than the New York state average of 67%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 53% (which was lower than the New York state average of 58%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
Total Students | 206 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 60% | 67% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 53% | 58% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 1% | 9% |
Hispanic | 1% | 27% |
Black | 1% | 17% |
White | 97% | 43% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.71 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Kinderhook Central School District |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Martin Van Buren Elementary School is Ichabod Crane Senior High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Ichabod Crane Middle School (2.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Valatie Ichabod Crane Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 394 students
2.3 miles
2910 Rt 9
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7675 2.3 6-8 394 - Valatie Ichabod Crane Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 547 students
2.3 miles
2910 Rt 9
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7575 2.3 9-12 547 - Valatie Ichabod Crane Elementary School Grades: 4-5 | 288 students
2.5 miles
2910 Rt 9
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7575 2.5 4-5 288 - Valatie Ichabod Crane Primary School Grades: K-3 | 502 students
2.5 miles
State Farm Rd
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7575 2.5 K-3 502 - Chatham Chatham High School Grades: 9-12 | 334 students
5.6 miles
50 Woodbridge Ave
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1570 5.6 9-12 334
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