Merrimac School vs. John Pearl Elementary School
Should I attend Merrimac School or John Pearl 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
Merrimac School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
John Pearl Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Community Size
Overview
Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Merrimac 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Pearl 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 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
385 students
208 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2182 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1593 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
47
34
Grade 1 Students
38
35
Grade 2 Students
81
31
Grade 3 Students
52
27
Grade 4 Students
57
39
Grade 5 Students
110
41
Ungraded Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
19%
14%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
67%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
2%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%