Brookside School serves 727 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 727 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brookside School's student population of 727 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
727 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brookside School is 0.52, 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)
(09-10)≥50%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
66%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
20%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Brookside School often compared to?
Brookside Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Claremont School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% NY state average).
How many students attend Brookside School?
727 students attend Brookside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Brookside School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookside School?
Brookside School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brookside School offer ?
Brookside School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brookside School part of?
Brookside School is part of Ossining Union Free School District.
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