Strawtown Elementary School vs. Upper Nyack School
Should I attend Strawtown Elementary School or Upper Nyack 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
Strawtown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Upper Nyack School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 315 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Strawtown Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Upper Nyack School ranks in the top 20% 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 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
315 students
401 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#367 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#719 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
70-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
44
64
Grade 1 Students
44
65
Grade 2 Students
48
60
Grade 3 Students
49
69
Grade 4 Students
55
64
Grade 5 Students
75
77
Ungraded Students
-
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
5%
% Hispanic
21%
21%
% Black
2%
11%
% White
60%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
12%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
