Roaring Brook School

Rating

Top 20%

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Roaring Brook School serves 418 students in grades Kindergarten-4.

Roaring Brook School placed in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New York state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 418 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Roaring Brook School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Roaring Brook School's student population of 418 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

418 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

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School Rankings

Roaring Brook School is ranked within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Roaring Brook School is 0.44, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NY)

Overall Testing Rank

#540 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

75-79%

55%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

85-89%

62%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

17%

10%

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Hispanic

28%

Black

n/a

17%

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White

73%

41%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.44

0.72

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

52%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Roaring Brook School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Chappaqua Central School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roaring Brook School's ranking?

Roaring Brook School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

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 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).

How many students attend Roaring Brook School?

418 students attend Roaring Brook School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

73% of Roaring Brook School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Roaring Brook School?

Roaring Brook School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 12:1.

What grades does Roaring Brook School offer ?

Roaring Brook School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Roaring Brook School part of?

Roaring Brook School is part of Chappaqua Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 418 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education