East Lower School vs. School Of The Arts
Should I attend East Lower School or School Of The Arts? 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
East Lower School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 357 students in grades 6-8, East Lower 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,077 students in grades 7-12, School Of The Arts ranks in the bottom 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 53% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-12
Total Students
357 students
1,077 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
36% | 64%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
99 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4033 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2876 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
49
-
Grade 7 Students
134
181
Grade 8 Students
157
188
Grade 9 Students
-
235
Grade 10 Students
-
193
Grade 11 Students
-
127
Grade 12 Students
-
153
Ungraded Students
17
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
37%
25%
% Black
51%
46%
% White
8%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.60
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
