Serving 25 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Wainscott School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in NY)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wainscott School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wainscott School's student population of 25 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wainscott School is 0.60, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
56%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
28%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Wainscott School?
25 students attend Wainscott School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Wainscott School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wainscott School?
Wainscott School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wainscott School offer ?
Wainscott School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wainscott School part of?
Wainscott School is part of Wainscott Common School District.
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