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Thomas K Beecher School vs. Hendy Avenue School

Should you attend Thomas K Beecher School or Hendy Avenue School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Thomas K Beecher School
310 Sullivan St
Elmira, NY 14901
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Hendy Avenue School
110 Hendy Ave
Elmira, NY 14905
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 344 students in grades 3-6, Thomas K Beecher 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 13% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 381 students in grades 3-6, Hendy Avenue 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 24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-6
3-6
Total Students
344 students
381 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thomas K Beecher School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hendy Avenue School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thomas K Beecher School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hendy Avenue School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thomas K Beecher School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hendy Avenue School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thomas K Beecher School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elmira City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hendy Avenue School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elmira City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#4285 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#4009 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thomas K Beecher School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hendy Avenue School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
24%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas K Beecher School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elmira City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hendy Avenue School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elmira City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
23%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas K Beecher School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elmira City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hendy Avenue School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elmira City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas K Beecher School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Elmira City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hendy Avenue School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Elmira City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Thomas K Beecher School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hendy Avenue School by grade.
Grade 3 Students
86
93
Grade 4 Students
92
80
Grade 5 Students
74
91
Grade 6 Students
90
117
Ungraded Students
2
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hendy Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Elmira City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thomas K Beecher School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elmira City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hendy Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elmira City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thomas K Beecher School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elmira City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hendy Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elmira City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
17%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thomas K Beecher School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elmira City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hendy Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elmira City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
58%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thomas K Beecher School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elmira City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hendy Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elmira City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thomas K Beecher School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Elmira City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hendy Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Elmira City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.60
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thomas K Beecher School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elmira City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hendy Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elmira City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
62%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thomas K Beecher School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elmira City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hendy Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elmira City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thomas K Beecher School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elmira City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hendy Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elmira City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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