John E Joy Elementary School vs. Ridge Mills Elementary School
Should I attend John E Joy Elementary School or Ridge Mills 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
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Top Rankings
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Ridge Mills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 365 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John E Joy 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 20-24% (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 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 378 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ridge Mills 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 70-74% (which is higher 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 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
365 students
378 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3577 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1432 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
50
46
Grade 1 Students
59
44
Grade 2 Students
72
62
Grade 3 Students
48
54
Grade 4 Students
46
54
Grade 5 Students
49
67
Grade 6 Students
40
47
Ungraded Students
1
4
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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2%
% Hispanic
7%
5%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
85%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
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% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%