Panama K-6 School vs. Southwestern Elementary School
Should I attend Panama K-6 School or Southwestern 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
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Top Rankings
Panama K-6 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Overview
Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Panama K-6 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 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 612 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southwestern 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 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Total Students
248 students
612 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1688 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2553 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
19
34
Kindergarten Students
29
110
Grade 1 Students
38
82
Grade 2 Students
28
102
Grade 3 Students
28
82
Grade 4 Students
32
84
Grade 5 Students
39
116
Grade 6 Students
35
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Ungraded Students
-
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
7%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
92%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%