Serving 413 students in grades Kindergarten-6, James A Dever School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James A Dever School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
James A Dever School's student population of 413 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James A Dever School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James A Dever School is 0.74, which is more 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
#1180 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
10%
Hispanic
22%
29%
Black
15%
16%
White
38%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
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 is James A Dever School's ranking?
James A Dever School is ranked #1180 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are James A Dever School often compared to?
James A Dever Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wheeler Avenue School, Howell Road School, Willow Road School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend James A Dever School?
413 students attend James A Dever School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of James A Dever School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James A Dever School?
James A Dever School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does James A Dever School offer ?
James A Dever School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James A Dever School part of?
James A Dever School is part of Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District.
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