Palermo Elementary School vs. Sandy Creek Elementary School
Should I attend Palermo 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
Palermo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Sandy Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 202 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Palermo 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than 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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), 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
202 students
382 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3654 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)
25-29%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
25
40
Kindergarten Students
33
56
Grade 1 Students
42
47
Grade 2 Students
36
61
Grade 3 Students
34
61
Grade 4 Students
30
60
Grade 5 Students
-
56
Ungraded Students
2
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
96%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%