Medford Elementary School vs. River Elementary School
Should I attend Medford Elementary School or River 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:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
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 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, River 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 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
449 students
299 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2403 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
≥50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
77
50
Grade 1 Students
78
52
Grade 2 Students
76
45
Grade 3 Students
75
42
Grade 4 Students
72
50
Grade 5 Students
71
55
Ungraded Students
-
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
59%
45%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
32%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%