Plaza Elementary School vs. Steele Elementary School
Should you attend Plaza Elementary School or Steele Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Plaza Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Steele Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Plaza Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 88% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 317 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Steele Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
426 students
317 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1003 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#867 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
69
41
Grade 1 Students
61
54
Grade 2 Students
66
53
Grade 3 Students
68
52
Grade 4 Students
90
54
Grade 5 Students
72
63
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
10%
% Hispanic
37%
46%
% Black
40%
31%
% White
12%
8%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%