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.
- Sophie Finn School placed 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%) 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 58% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 57%.
Top Placements
Sophie Finn School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
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 |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank (12-13) | #3025 out of 4375 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 27% |
| Black | 26% | 17% |
| White | 42% | 43% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 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 | 1903 students
0.3 miles
403 Broadway
Kingston, NY 12401
(845)331-1970 0.3 9-12 1903 - 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 | 1049 students
1.9 miles
118 Merilina Ave Ext
Kingston, NY 12401
(845)338-6390 1.9 5-8 1049
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