Pierre Van Cortlandt School vs. Mildred E Strang Middle School
Should I attend Pierre Van Cortlandt School or Mildred E Strang Middle 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
Pierre Van Cortlandt School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Mildred E Strang Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 494 students in grades 5-8, Pierre Van Cortlandt 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 54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 792 students in grades 6-8, Mildred E Strang Middle 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 52% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
494 students
792 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
78 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1677 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1572 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
73%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
120
-
Grade 6 Students
110
283
Grade 7 Students
125
240
Grade 8 Students
139
265
Ungraded Students
-
4
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
7%
% Hispanic
16%
17%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
70%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
