Sophie Finn School (Closed 2014)
Sophie Finn School served 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 254 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 25-29% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 20-24% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 27% |
| Black | 25% | 17% |
| White | 41% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kingston City School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sophie Finn School is Kingston High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is J Watson Bailey Middle School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is George Washington School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kingston Kingston High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,903 student
0.3 miles
403 Broadway
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-1970 0.3 9-12 1,903 - Kingston George Washington School Grades: PK-4 | 390 students
0.8 miles
67 Wall St
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-1978 0.8 PK-4 390 - Kingston John F Kennedy School Grades: PK-4 | 356 students
1.0 miles
107 Gross St
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-3174 1.0 PK-4 356 - Kingston Harry L Edson School Grades: K-4 | 439 students
1.9 miles
116 Merilina Ave
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-6990 1.9 K-4 439 - Kingston J Watson Bailey Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 1,049 student
1.9 miles
118 Merilina Ave Ext
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-6390 1.9 5-8 1,049
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