Serving 398 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John G Dinkelmeyer School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
John G Dinkelmeyer School's student population of 398 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John G Dinkelmeyer School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John G Dinkelmeyer School is 0.58, 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
#1411 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
61%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John G Dinkelmeyer School's ranking?
John G Dinkelmeyer School is ranked #1411 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend John G Dinkelmeyer School?
398 students attend John G Dinkelmeyer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of John G Dinkelmeyer School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John G Dinkelmeyer School?
John G Dinkelmeyer School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John G Dinkelmeyer School offer ?
John G Dinkelmeyer School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John G Dinkelmeyer School part of?
John G Dinkelmeyer School is part of North Bellmore Union Free School District.
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