Serving 209 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Anna Devine 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
209 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
88%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average).
How many students attend Anna Devine School?
209 students attend Anna Devine School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Anna Devine School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anna Devine School?
Anna Devine School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Anna Devine School offer ?
Anna Devine School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Anna Devine School part of?
Anna Devine School is part of Kingston City School District.
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