Abraham Wing School vs. Big Cross Street School
Should I attend Abraham Wing School or Big Cross Street School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Abraham Wing School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Big Cross Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 159 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Abraham Wing 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Big Cross Street 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-4
Total Students
159 students
242 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3403 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2795 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
15
Kindergarten Students
37
51
Grade 1 Students
19
34
Grade 2 Students
25
42
Grade 3 Students
22
54
Grade 4 Students
17
46
Grade 5 Students
20
-
Grade 6 Students
19
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
79%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
9%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%