Serving 388 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Neil Armstrong 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Neil Armstrong School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Neil Armstrong School's student population of 388 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
388 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Neil Armstrong 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 Neil Armstrong School is 0.73, 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
#3550 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%

Hispanic
22%
30%

Black
19%
16%

White
43%
40%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Neil Armstrong School's ranking?
Neil Armstrong School is ranked #3550 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Neil Armstrong School often compared to?
Neil Armstrong Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walt Disney School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Neil Armstrong School?
388 students attend Neil Armstrong School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Neil Armstrong School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Neil Armstrong School?
Neil Armstrong School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Neil Armstrong School offer ?
Neil Armstrong School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Neil Armstrong School part of?
Neil Armstrong School is part of Gates Chili Central School District.
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