Clara H Carlson School vs. Covert Avenue School
Should I attend Clara H Carlson School or Covert Avenue 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
Clara H Carlson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Covert Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 751 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Clara H Carlson 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 54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 632 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Covert Avenue 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% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher 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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
751 students
632 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2030 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1725 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
65%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
42
41
Kindergarten Students
87
69
Grade 1 Students
90
84
Grade 2 Students
73
80
Grade 3 Students
95
76
Grade 4 Students
107
96
Grade 5 Students
104
84
Grade 6 Students
129
102
Ungraded Students
24
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
27%
31%
% Hispanic
35%
42%
% Black
35%
14%
% White
1%
9%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
