Woodglen Elementary School
Tel:
(845) 624-3417
Woodglen Elementary School serves 456 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Woodglen Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Woodglen Elementary School's student population of 456 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 456 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Woodglen Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Woodglen Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1610 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 11% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 27% |
| Black | 6% | 17% |
| White | 58% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clarkstown Central School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Woodglen Elementary School is Rockland County Sheriffs Department (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Chestnut Ridge Middle School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Little Tor Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New City Little Tor Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 285 students
0.8 miles
56 Gregory St
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3471 0.8 K-5 285 - New City Rockland County Sheriffs Department Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 3 students
1.2 miles
53 New Hempstead Road
New City, NY 10956
(845) 638-5466 1.2 10-12 3 - New City New City Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 396 students
1.3 miles
60 Crestwood Dr
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3467 1.3 K-5 396 - New City Clarkstown North Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,329 student
1.7 miles
151 Congers Rd
New City, NY 10956
(845) 639-6504 1.7 9-12 1,329 - New City Summit Park Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 540 students
1.7 miles
925 Rt 45
New City, NY 10956
(845) 577-6290 1.7 K-3 540
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