Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Park Terrace School 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Attendance Zone: Park Terrace School serves the southern part of Gloversville, NY, encompassing an area of approximately 1.4 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 0.8 miles to the school's edge. The furthest point in the attendance zone is about 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Park Terrace School's student population of 290 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
290 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Park Terrace School is 0.29, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)55.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
5%
Showing 2006–2016. Full 17-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 schools are Park Terrace School often compared to?
Park Terrace Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingsborough School, Northville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NY state average).
How many students attend Park Terrace School?
290 students attend Park Terrace School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Park Terrace School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Park Terrace School?
Park Terrace School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Park Terrace School offer ?
Park Terrace School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Park Terrace School part of?
Park Terrace School is part of Gloversville City School District.
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