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Montebello Road School vs. Viola Elementary School

Should you attend Montebello Road School or Viola Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Montebello Road School
50 Montebello Rd
Suffern, NY 10901
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Viola Elementary School
557 Rt 202
Suffern, NY 10901
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Montebello Road School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Viola Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 325 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Montebello Road 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 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Viola Elementary School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
325 students
325 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Montebello Road School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Viola Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Montebello Road School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Viola Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Montebello Road School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Viola Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Montebello Road School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Suffern Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Viola Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Suffern Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2616 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#2175 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Montebello Road School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Viola Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(22-23 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montebello Road School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Suffern Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Viola Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Suffern Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
50-54%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montebello Road School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Suffern Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Viola Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Suffern Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
80-89%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montebello Road School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Suffern Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Viola Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Suffern Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Montebello Road School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Viola Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
35
Kindergarten Students
50
37
Grade 1 Students
50
50
Grade 2 Students
57
47
Grade 3 Students
53
47
Grade 4 Students
57
46
Grade 5 Students
58
63

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Montebello Road School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Suffern Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Viola Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Suffern Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Montebello Road School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Suffern Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Viola Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Suffern Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
49%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Montebello Road School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Suffern Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Viola Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Suffern Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
11%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Montebello Road School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Suffern Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Viola Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Suffern Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
24%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Montebello Road School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Suffern Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Viola Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Suffern Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Montebello Road School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Suffern Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Viola Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Suffern Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.69
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Montebello Road School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Suffern Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Viola Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Suffern Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Montebello Road School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Suffern Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Viola Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Suffern Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Montebello Road School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Suffern Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Viola Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Suffern Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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