Valley Cottage School vs. Liberty Elementary School
Should I attend Valley Cottage School or Liberty 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
Valley Cottage School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Liberty Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 390 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Valley Cottage School ranks in the top 20% 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 80-89% (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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Liberty 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 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
390 students
425 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#512 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#2364 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
30-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
53
74
Grade 1 Students
62
72
Grade 2 Students
65
70
Grade 3 Students
69
79
Grade 4 Students
71
64
Grade 5 Students
70
66
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
6%
% Hispanic
27%
46%
% Black
16%
13%
% White
39%
30%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%