Southwestern Elementary School vs. Panama K-6 School
Should I attend Southwestern Elementary School or Panama K-6 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
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Top Rankings
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Panama K-6 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Overview
Serving 612 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southwestern 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 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Panama K-6 School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-6
Total Students
612 students
248 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2553 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1688 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
34
19
Kindergarten Students
110
29
Grade 1 Students
82
38
Grade 2 Students
102
28
Grade 3 Students
82
28
Grade 4 Students
84
32
Grade 5 Students
116
39
Grade 6 Students
-
35
Ungraded Students
2
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
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% Hispanic
7%
2%
% Black
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% White
85%
92%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
