South Salem Elementary School vs. Munsey Park Elementary School
Should I attend South Salem Elementary School or Munsey Park 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
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Munsey Park Elementary 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 445 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Salem Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 872 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Munsey Park 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 82% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-6
Total Students
445 students
872 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#855 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#448 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
70
107
Grade 1 Students
80
93
Grade 2 Students
75
134
Grade 3 Students
71
142
Grade 4 Students
69
123
Grade 5 Students
80
146
Grade 6 Students
-
127
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
8%
26%
% Hispanic
16%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
71%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%