Matilda Avenue School serves 243 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Matilda Avenue School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Matilda Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Matilda Avenue School's student population of 243 students has grown by 232% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 283% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Matilda Avenue School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Matilda Avenue School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2767 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
33%
29%
Black
53%
16%
White
5%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Matilda Avenue School's ranking?
Matilda Avenue School is ranked #2767 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Matilda Avenue School?
243 students attend Matilda Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Matilda Avenue School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Matilda Avenue School?
Matilda Avenue School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Matilda Avenue School offer ?
Matilda Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Matilda Avenue School part of?
Matilda Avenue School is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.
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