Paul V Moore High School vs. Mexico High School
Should I attend Paul V Moore High School or Mexico High 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
Paul V Moore High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Mexico High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,109 students in grades 9-12, Paul V Moore High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (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 Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 579 students in grades 9-12, Mexico High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,109 students
579 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1568 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#367 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
85-89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
85-89%
Graduation Rate
87%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
293
140
Grade 10 Students
282
150
Grade 11 Students
269
145
Grade 12 Students
256
138
Ungraded Students
9
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
94%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%