Washington West Elementary School vs. Prospect Elementary School
Should I attend Washington West Elementary School or Prospect 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
Washington West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Prospect Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Washington West 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 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower 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 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Prospect 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-3
PK-3
Total Students
300 students
444 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3427 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3472 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
41
56
Kindergarten Students
68
92
Grade 1 Students
68
96
Grade 2 Students
61
99
Grade 3 Students
62
101
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
30%
% Asian
3%
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
4%
n/a
% White
81%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
20%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%