Thomas J Lahey Elementary School vs. Dogwood Elementary School
Should I attend Thomas J Lahey Elementary School or Dogwood 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
Thomas J Lahey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Dogwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 572 students in grades 3-5, Thomas J Lahey 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 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 358 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dogwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-5
K-5
Total Students
572 students
358 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1209 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#931 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
43
Grade 1 Students
-
64
Grade 2 Students
-
53
Grade 3 Students
195
65
Grade 4 Students
168
56
Grade 5 Students
209
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
17%
9%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
72%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%