West Sand Lake Elementary School vs. Poestenkill Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Sand Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 344 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Poestenkill Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
396 students
344 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1720 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1186 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
60
53
Grade 1 Students
58
55
Grade 2 Students
72
59
Grade 3 Students
73
55
Grade 4 Students
55
67
Grade 5 Students
71
55
Ungraded Students
7
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
89%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
