Samuel J Preston School vs. Purchase School
Should I attend Samuel J Preston School or Purchase 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
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Purchase School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Samuel J Preston School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to 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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 329 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Purchase 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 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
368 students
329 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1561 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#590 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
46
57
Grade 1 Students
55
57
Grade 2 Students
58
46
Grade 3 Students
61
58
Grade 4 Students
80
52
Grade 5 Students
68
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
37%
7%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
55%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%