Prospect Hill School

1000 Washington Ave
Pelham, NY 10803
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 327 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Prospect Hill School ranks in the top 30% 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 75-79% (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 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 30% in NY
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Prospect Hill School's student population of 327 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Prospect Hill School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prospect Hill School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#855 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
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75-79%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Prospect Hill School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75-79%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Prospect Hill School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
10%
29%
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Black
3%
16%
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White
72%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
This chart display the diversity score of Prospect Hill School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Prospect Hill School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prospect Hill School's ranking?
Prospect Hill School is ranked #855 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Prospect Hill School often compared to?
Prospect Hill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Siwanoy School, Colonial School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Prospect Hill School?
327 students attend Prospect Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Prospect Hill School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prospect Hill School?
Prospect Hill School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Prospect Hill School offer ?
Prospect Hill School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Prospect Hill School part of?
Prospect Hill School is part of Pelham Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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