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
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)53%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
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