Tappan Zee Elementary School (Closed 2016)

561 Rt 9w
Piermont, NY 10968
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 205 students in grades 3, Tappan Zee Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3
Total Students
205 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(14-15)
50-54%
48%
(14-15)
40-44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)
8%
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)
15%
26%
Black
(15-16)
1%
18%
White
(15-16)
69%
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
7%
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Tappan Zee Elementary School?
205 students attend Tappan Zee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Tappan Zee Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tappan Zee Elementary School?
Tappan Zee Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tappan Zee Elementary School offer ?
Tappan Zee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3
What school district is Tappan Zee Elementary School part of?
Tappan Zee Elementary School is part of South Orangetown Central School District.

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