Ralph R Smith School vs. Violet Avenue School
Should I attend Ralph R Smith School or Violet Avenue 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
Ralph R Smith School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Violet Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ralph R Smith 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 310 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Violet Avenue 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
334 students
310 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3665 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3266 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
58
49
Grade 1 Students
44
43
Grade 2 Students
64
58
Grade 3 Students
66
49
Grade 4 Students
46
52
Grade 5 Students
56
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
19%
38%
% Black
13%
23%
% White
57%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%