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