Ridge Elementary School vs. West Middle Island School
Should I attend Ridge Elementary School or West Middle Island 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
Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Diversity
West Middle Island School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 746 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ridge Elementary 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 672 students in grades Kindergarten-4, West Middle Island 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
746 students
672 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2371 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2904 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
129
124
Grade 1 Students
158
131
Grade 2 Students
146
138
Grade 3 Students
146
118
Grade 4 Students
150
161
Ungraded Students
17
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
26%
34%
% Black
16%
14%
% White
48%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%