Walt Disney School vs. Neil Armstrong School
Should I attend Walt Disney School or Neil Armstrong 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
Walt Disney School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Neil Armstrong School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 408 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walt Disney 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Neil Armstrong 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than 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 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
408 students
377 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3595 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3797 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
64
61
Grade 1 Students
68
67
Grade 2 Students
73
58
Grade 3 Students
58
46
Grade 4 Students
65
82
Grade 5 Students
76
63
Ungraded Students
4
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
17%
18%
% Black
18%
20%
% White
49%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
12%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%