Mexico Elementary School vs. Sandy Creek Elementary School
Should I attend Mexico Elementary School or Sandy Creek 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
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Sandy Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mexico 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandy Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-5
Total Students
348 students
382 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3706 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2196 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
36
40
Kindergarten Students
56
56
Grade 1 Students
75
47
Grade 2 Students
60
61
Grade 3 Students
58
61
Grade 4 Students
61
60
Grade 5 Students
-
56
Ungraded Students
2
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
% Hispanic
3%
1%
% Black
1%
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% White
93%
94%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%