Albertus W Becker School vs. Altamont Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Albertus W Becker 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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 309 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Altamont Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
410 students
309 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2795 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1835 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
33
-
Kindergarten Students
57
59
Grade 1 Students
79
47
Grade 2 Students
58
61
Grade 3 Students
65
43
Grade 4 Students
62
46
Grade 5 Students
55
46
Ungraded Students
1
7
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
9%
5%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
81%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%