Medford Elementary School vs. Barton Elementary School
Should I attend Medford Elementary School or Barton 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
Medford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Barton 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 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Medford 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 ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barton 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 ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (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 54% 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
449 students
450 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2403 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2403 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
≥50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
77
72
Grade 1 Students
78
78
Grade 2 Students
76
58
Grade 3 Students
75
89
Grade 4 Students
72
68
Grade 5 Students
71
75
Ungraded Students
-
10
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
59%
40%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
32%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%