Plank Road South Elementary School vs. Plank Road North Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Plank Road South Elementary 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 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Plank Road North 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 51% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
562 students
499 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
45 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1429 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2370 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
18
38
Kindergarten Students
80
63
Grade 1 Students
80
70
Grade 2 Students
92
82
Grade 3 Students
87
69
Grade 4 Students
92
86
Grade 5 Students
113
91
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
12%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
82%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%