Craig Elementary School vs. Hillside School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 375 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Craig 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 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to 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 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 391 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hillside School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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
K-5
K-5
Total Students
375 students
391 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1781 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1071 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
47
53
Grade 1 Students
57
49
Grade 2 Students
68
71
Grade 3 Students
64
67
Grade 4 Students
70
72
Grade 5 Students
69
76
Ungraded Students
-
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
22%
10%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
58%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
10%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%