South Orangetown Middle School vs. Cottage Lane Elementary School
Should I attend South Orangetown Middle School or Cottage Lane Elementary 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
South Orangetown Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
n/a
Overview
Serving 649 students in grades 6-8, South Orangetown Middle 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 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 598 students in grades 3-5, Cottage Lane 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 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
3-5
Total Students
649 students
598 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2285 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2527 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
61%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
-
207
Grade 4 Students
-
197
Grade 5 Students
-
194
Grade 6 Students
212
-
Grade 7 Students
196
-
Grade 8 Students
241
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
10%
% Hispanic
20%
21%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
64%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%