Truman Moon School (Closed 2016)
Truman Moon School served 282 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the New York state average of 48%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 40%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 282 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 30-34% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 15-19% | 40% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 42% | 27% |
| Black | 29% | 17% |
| White | 18% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Middletown City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Truman Moon School is Middletown High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Middletown Twin Towers Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Maple Hill Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Middletown Maple Hill Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 1,105 student
1.5 miles
491 County Rt 78
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 326-1740 1.5 K-5 1,105 - Middletown Middletown Twin Towers Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 949 students
1.5 miles
112 Grand Ave
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 326-1640 1.5 6-8 949 - Middletown Monhagen Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 811 students
1.5 miles
555 County Rt 78
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 326-1700 1.5 6-8 811 - Middletown Middletown High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,158 students
1.6 miles
30 Gardner Ave Ext
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 326-1628 1.6 9-12 2,158 - Middletown Presidential Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 1,490 student
1.8 miles
50 Roosevelt Ave
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 326-1855 1.8 K-5 1,490
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