Groton Elementary School vs. Dryden Elementary School
Should I attend Groton Elementary School or Dryden Elementary 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
Groton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Most improved public schools
Dryden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Groton Elementary School 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 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dryden Elementary 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 35-39% (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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
390 students
483 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
66 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
7:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2358 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3472 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
59
46
Kindergarten Students
53
51
Grade 1 Students
49
64
Grade 2 Students
46
74
Grade 3 Students
56
70
Grade 4 Students
61
80
Grade 5 Students
66
95
Ungraded Students
-
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
85%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%