Island Trees Middle School vs. Rushmore Avenue School
Should you attend Island Trees Middle School or Rushmore Avenue School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Island Trees Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Rushmore Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 725 students in grades 5-9, Island Trees Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 407 students in grades 3-6, Rushmore Avenue School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-9
3-6
Total Students
725 students
407 students
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#803 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#704 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
-
90
Grade 4 Students
-
92
Grade 5 Students
188
112
Grade 6 Students
188
101
Grade 7 Students
167
-
Grade 8 Students
180
-
Grade 9 Students
1
-
Ungraded Students
1
12
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
22%
16%
% Hispanic
25%
28%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
48%
50%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%