Serving 683 students in grades 3-4, Claremont 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 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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: 3-4
- Enrollment: 683 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Claremont School's student population of 683 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
683 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Claremont School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Claremont School is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3331 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
70%
29%
Black
7%
16%
White
17%
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
48%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Claremont School's ranking?
Claremont School is ranked #3331 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Claremont School often compared to?
Claremont Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookside School, Edgewood School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Claremont School?
683 students attend Claremont School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Claremont School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 7% 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 Claremont School?
Claremont School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Claremont School offer ?
Claremont School offers enrollment in grades 3-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Claremont School part of?
Claremont School is part of Ossining Union Free School District.
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