Serving 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Spruce Street School ranks in the top 20% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spruce Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Spruce Street School's student population of 440 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spruce Street School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spruce Street School is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#796 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
15%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
47%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spruce Street School's ranking?
Spruce Street School is ranked #796 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Spruce Street School often compared to?
Spruce Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peck Slip School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Spruce Street School?
440 students attend Spruce Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Spruce Street School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spruce Street School?
Spruce Street School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Spruce Street School offer ?
Spruce Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Spruce Street School part of?
Spruce Street School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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